New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
2012
GRADUATING SENIOR SURVEY
________________________________________________________________
Date of Publication: July 30, 2012
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Graduating Senior Survey 2012: Contents
CONTENTS
I. HIGHLIGHTS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
II. DATA TABLES AND GRAPHS
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning............................................................................................................................................. 34
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately ............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Part D: Continuing Education ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Part E: Alternative Plans............................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Part F: Undecided ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Longitudinal Comparison of Comparable Items......................................................................................................................................................... 58
III. APPENDICES:
Appendix A: Survey Response Rates and Representativeness
A1: Survey Response Rates.......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
A2: Response Rates by School by Major...................................................................................................................................................... 79
A3: Representativeness of Survey Respondents .......................................................................................................................................... 80
The Survey Instrument ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012 - Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS
Quantifiable responses to the Graduating Senior Survey 2012 are presented in tables and graphs by school and by degree programs.
Below are brief summaries at the college level. Please refer to the tables and graphs for more detailed information.
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
Students responded positively regarding the quality of instruction they received at Ramapo College: 91.7% agreed that courses were
rigorous and demanded a high level of effort; 91.5% agreed that they received high quality instruction, 90.4% agreed that they learned
a lot in all or most of their courses.
Students were slightly more satisfied with advisement from faculty advisors (72.0%) than from the Advisement Center (67.4%).
78.0% students agreed that most students were serious about learning.
Regarding campus climate, 96.5% felt safe while on campus; 93.3% students agreed that people from different racial/ethnic
backgrounds got along well; 89.8% students agreed that they grew as a person culturally socially and ethically; 87.1% felt comfortable
at Ramapo and had a sense of belonging.
In general, 79.4% students will recommend Ramapo to other potential students, and 73.0% students would choose Ramapo again if
given the chance.
Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning
Over sixty percent (60.1%) of the students reported participation in internship. A large number of students reported participation in
community service (47.3%), cooperative education (42.5%), and field work experience (42.0%). Other activities with large selfreported participations are: on campus employment (39.0%), service learning (38.0%), graduate school advice (35.8%), attended a
lecture/event with international focus (34.6%), career workshops (33.3%), attended an academic conference (31.2%), and participated
in faculty research project/paper (29.8%).
While attending Ramapo, most students (83.3%) worked 1 or more hours per week, including 8.8% who worked over 35 hours per
week.
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For next year: 32.1% will ‘enter the workforce immediately’, 23.4% students plan to continue their education, and 38.7% students are
undecided. Among the undecided, 34.3% were looking for employment but did not have any job offer yet at the time of the survey.
5.8% reported to pursue alternative plans, which include: student teaching, working part-time while preparing for grad school, starting
their own business, traveling, having some time off, and exploring options.
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
Among those who will work full-time, 43.0% students will work at a job recently obtained, and 54.7% will work at the job held prior
to graduation. Most students found their present employer by applying directly to the company (34.2%), networking (34.2%), or by
using online job site /newspaper (13.2%). Students are predominately employed in Business/Private Industry (36.5%). Other areas of
students’ employment are: Nursing (8.2%), Education (5.9%), Communications (4.7%), Science (4.7%), and Government (4.7%).
Among those who will work full-time, 46.5% reported that they will have an annual salary above $40,000, including 15.5% earning
$60,000 and above. Most students (83.7%) will work in New Jersey, and 45.3% will have employment directly related to their major
field of study.
79.5% students agreed that Ramapo prepared them well for a career in the area of their employment.
Part D: Continuing Education
Among those who plan to go on with education, 41.9% were already accepted by a graduate school at the time of the survey. At the
top of the list of colleges students expect to attend are: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rutgers University,
Montclair State University, and New York University. At the top of the list of fields students plan to study are: Teaching/Education,
Psychology, Medicine, Law, Nursing, Social Work, Dentistry, and Physical Therapy.
81.9% students agreed that Ramapo prepared them well for graduate school. 25.0% reported that they attended Graduate School Day.
Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) year comparisons:
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012 - Highlights
Quantifiable items from Graduating Senior Survey 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 are presented in tables and graphs in the Longitudinal
Comparisons section of this report. In the tables, students’ responses this year are compared with previous 3-year averages and last
year’s responses. A brief summary is presented below.
This year, the same as the previous 3 years, a large majority of students (90% and higher) are satisfied in the following areas:
I felt safe while on campus 96.5%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along well 93.3%
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
91.7%
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
91.5%
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses 90.4%
However, compared with previous 3-year averages, fewer students gave positive responses this year to the statement “I will
recommend Ramapo to other potential students” (2012: 79.4% - 3-year average: 86.8% = -7.4%). This -7.4% difference is statistically
significant at p<.001 level with a moderate effect size at -0.21.
Please see the table in the Longitudinal Comparisons section for item by item comparisons on Part A: Academics and Campus
Climate.
Students’ participation in career development and experiential learning this year are compared with participations in the previous 3
years. Activities arranged by Cahill Center and by School/Faculty are presented in tables and graphs in the Longitudinal Comparisons
section of this report. Students’ self-reported participation of activities (regardless how the activities are arranged) has been relatively
high (40% and higher) over the past 4 years in the following areas (listed in descending order of 2012 participation rate):
Internship
(2009: 53.3%, 2010: 54.1%, 2011: 58.8%, and 2012: 60.1%)
Community service
(2009: 45.6%, 2010: 50.9%, 2011: 49.0%, and 2012: 47.3%)
Cooperative education
(2009: 40.4%, 2010: 39.6%, 2011: 42.0%, and 2012: 42.5%)
Field work experience
(2009: 42.9%, 2010: 43.4%, 2011: 45.4%, and 2012: 42.0%)
Among all the activities, self-reported participation in internship has been steadily increasing over the past 4 years (2009: 53.3%,
2010: 54.1%, 2011: 58.8%, 2012: 60.1%) with a 4.7% increase this year over the previous 3-year average. Students’ self-reported
participation in graduate school advice has also been steadily increasing over the past 4 years (2009: 31.7%, 2010: 32.7%, 2011:
35.3%, 2012: 35.8%) with a 2.6% increase this year over the previous 3-year average.
However, students reported less participation in some activities this year compared with last year:
Faculty research project/paper
(2012: 29.8% - 2011: 34.1% = -4.3%)
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Attended a lecture/event with international focus
Field work experience
International cooperative education
Student teaching
(2012: 34.6% - 2011: 38.2% = -3.6%)
(2012: 42.0% - 2011: 45.4% = -3.3%)
(2012: 18.0% - 2011: 21.2% = -3.3%)
(2012: 24.1% - 2011: 27.2% = -3.2%)
Regarding plans for next year, 5.0% more students will ‘enter the workforce immediately’ this year than last year. Among those who
will ‘enter workforce immediately’, 2.3% more students will have full-time jobs this year. Among those who will be working fulltime, 4.8% more have jobs recently obtained this year compared with last year.
At the time of the survey, fewer students (-3.9%) plan to continue education this year compared with last year. However, among those
who will continue with education, 7.3% more students were accepted by graduate schools this year compared with last year. The
acceptance rate this year was also 3.8% higher than the previous 3-year average.
Satisfaction with employment preparation is 3.9% higher than last year, and .07% higher than the previous 3-year average.
Satisfaction with graduate school preparation this year is -3.7% lower than last year, and -3.7% lower than the previous 3-year
average.
Five (5) year and Ten (10) year comparisons:
Eleven (11) items between the current survey and a previous version are comparable. Responses from the past 5 years and the past 10
years are presented in tables and graphs in the Longitudinal Comparisons section of the report. Comparison of this year’s responses
with previous 4-year and previous 9-year averages are included in the tables. A highlight of these comparisons is as follows.
Compared with previous 4-year averages, students have higher level of satisfaction in the following item:
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
(2012: 79.5% - 4-year average: 77.2% = 2.3%)
Compared with previous 9-year averages, most items show greater satisfaction. Areas with higher level of satisfaction now than
previous 9-year averages include (largest increase listed first):
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
(2012: 79.5% - 9-year average: 73.4% = 6.1%)
Most students were serious about learning
(2012: 78.0% - 9-year average: 72.7% = 5.3%)
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school (2012: 81.9% - 9-year average: 78.6% = 3.3%)
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012 - Highlights
Students’ responses this year are less positive to the following statements compared with previous 4-year and 9-year averages:
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
(2012: 79.4%, 4-year average: 85.4%, 9-year average: 86.4%).
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
(2012: 89.8%, 4-year average: 92.6%, 9-year average: 92.2%).
Survey Response Rate and Representativeness
The response rate for the Graduating Senior Survey 2012 is 48.4%. A comparison of the 685 survey respondents with the 1415 survey
population show that respondents represent the survey population well on students’ age, ethnicity, and the schools to which they
belong. However, proportionally more responses were from female students, and students with higher GPA’s.
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
DATA TABLES AND GRAPHS
PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
Strongly Agree
Count
AI
American Studies
0
History
9
International Studies
7
Liberal Studies contract major
3
34.6%
15
41.2%
9
0
.0%
15
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
SB
Visual Arts
Strongly Disagree
0
Row N %
.0%
57.7%
1
52.9%
0
1
33.3%
44.1%
18
2
28.6%
3
60.0%
36
37.9%
Count
Total
0
Row N %
.0%
3.8%
1
.0%
1
2
66.7%
52.9%
1
5
71.4%
2
40.0%
53
55.8%
Count
3
Row N %
100.0%
3.8%
26
100.0%
5.9%
17
100.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
2.9%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
4
4.2%
2
2.1%
95
100.0%
3
27.3%
7
63.6%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
11
47.8%
11
47.8%
1
4.3%
0
.0%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
26
33.3%
44
56.4%
7
9.0%
1
1.3%
78
100.0%
Music
2
12.5%
11
68.8%
2
12.5%
1
6.3%
16
100.0%
Theater
1
16.7%
5
83.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
CA Total:
43
32.1%
78
58.2%
11
8.2%
2
1.5%
134
100.0%
Accounting
10
22.2%
32
71.1%
1
2.2%
2
4.4%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
21
26.9%
52
66.7%
4
5.1%
1
1.3%
78
100.0%
International Business
0
.0%
6
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
4
100.0%
32
24.1%
92
69.2%
5
3.8%
4
3.0%
133
100.0%
6
66.7%
2
22.2%
1
11.1%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
14
51.9%
12
44.4%
1
3.7%
0
.0%
27
100.0%
Psychology
Environmental Studies
22
22.4%
68
69.4%
7
7.1%
1
1.0%
98
100.0%
Sociology
8
61.5%
4
30.8%
1
7.7%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
Social Science
2
18.2%
7
63.6%
1
9.1%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Social Work
8
47.1%
7
41.2%
1
5.9%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
60
34.3%
100
57.1%
12
6.9%
3
1.7%
175
100.0%
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
10
16.7%
42
70.0%
6
10.0%
2
3.3%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
0
.0%
5
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SS Total:
TS
Count
Contemporary Arts
SB Total:
SS
Count
Disagree
Row N %
100.0%
Literature
CA
Agree
Row N %
.0%
Biochemistry
Biology
Mathematics
8
72.7%
3
27.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
15
27.8%
33
61.1%
5
9.3%
1
1.9%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
37
25.3%
94
64.4%
12
8.2%
3
2.1%
146
100.0%
208
30.5%
417
61.1%
44
6.4%
14
2.0%
683
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
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Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
92.3%
94.1%
33.3%
97.1%
100.0%
100.0%
93.7%
90.9%
95.7%
89.7%
81.3%
100.0%
90.3%
93.3%
93.6%
100.0%
75.0%
93.2%
88.9%
96.3%
91.8%
92.3%
81.8%
88.2%
91.4%
80.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
88.9%
89.7%
91.5%
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Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
Total
Row N %
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
7
26.9%
17
65.4%
1
3.8%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
International Studies
8
47.1%
6
35.3%
2
11.8%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
Liberal Studies contract major
1
33.3%
0
.0%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
17
50.0%
17
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
3
42.9%
4
57.1%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
40
42.1%
48
50.5%
5
5.3%
2
2.1%
95
100.0%
4
36.4%
6
54.5%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
10
43.5%
12
52.2%
1
4.3%
0
.0%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
27
35.1%
41
53.2%
8
10.4%
1
1.3%
77
100.0%
2
12.5%
11
68.8%
2
12.5%
1
6.3%
16
100.0%
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Music
Theater
1
16.7%
5
83.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
CA Total:
44
33.1%
75
56.4%
12
9.0%
2
1.5%
133
100.0%
Accounting
11
24.4%
31
68.9%
3
6.7%
0
.0%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
15
19.7%
56
73.7%
4
5.3%
1
1.3%
76
100.0%
2
33.3%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
4
29
22.1%
92
70.2%
8
6.1%
2
1.5%
131
100.0%
4
44.4%
4
44.4%
1
11.1%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
10
37.0%
15
55.6%
2
7.4%
0
.0%
27
100.0%
Psychology
22
22.4%
65
66.3%
9
9.2%
2
2.0%
98
100.0%
Sociology
7
53.8%
6
46.2%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
Social Science
3
27.3%
5
45.5%
2
18.2%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Social Work
9
52.9%
7
41.2%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
55
31.4%
102
58.3%
14
8.0%
4
2.3%
175
100.0%
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Count
1
Spanish Language Studies
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
History
Political Science
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
American Studies
Literature
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
14
23.3%
39
65.0%
6
10.0%
1
1.7%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
20.0%
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
7
63.6%
4
36.4%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
20
37.0%
29
53.7%
4
7.4%
1
1.9%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
46
31.5%
84
57.5%
14
9.6%
2
1.4%
146
100.0%
214
31.5%
401
59.0%
53
7.8%
12
1.8%
680
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
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Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
92.3%
82.4%
33.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
92.6%
90.9%
95.7%
88.3%
81.3%
100.0%
89.5%
93.3%
93.4%
83.3%
75.0%
92.4%
88.9%
92.6%
88.8%
100.0%
72.7%
94.1%
89.7%
100.0%
88.3%
100.0%
60.0%
66.7%
80.0%
100.0%
90.7%
89.0%
90.4%
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Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
Count
Total
Row N %
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
7
26.9%
17
65.4%
0
.0%
2
7.7%
26
100.0%
International Studies
7
41.2%
8
47.1%
2
11.8%
0
.0%
17
100.0%
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
100.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
14
41.2%
18
52.9%
2
5.9%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
3
42.9%
4
57.1%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
36
37.9%
53
55.8%
4
4.2%
2
2.1%
95
100.0%
4
36.4%
3
27.3%
4
36.4%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
10
43.5%
12
52.2%
1
4.3%
0
.0%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
27
34.6%
46
59.0%
4
5.1%
1
1.3%
78
100.0%
2
12.5%
9
56.3%
3
18.8%
2
12.5%
16
100.0%
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Music
Theater
3
50.0%
3
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
CA Total:
46
34.3%
73
54.5%
12
9.0%
3
2.2%
134
100.0%
Accounting
19
42.2%
24
53.3%
2
4.4%
0
.0%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
31
39.7%
40
51.3%
7
9.0%
0
.0%
78
100.0%
3
50.0%
3
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
0
.0%
4
100.0%
54
40.6%
69
51.9%
10
7.5%
0
.0%
133
100.0%
3
33.3%
4
44.4%
2
22.2%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
11
40.7%
15
55.6%
0
.0%
1
3.7%
27
100.0%
Psychology
29
29.6%
55
56.1%
13
13.3%
1
1.0%
98
100.0%
6
46.2%
7
53.8%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
100.0%
Sociology
Social Science
TS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
1
Political Science
SS
Disagree
Count
Row N %
History
Literature
SB
Agree
Row N %
American Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
CA
Count
4
36.4%
5
45.5%
1
9.1%
1
9.1%
11
Social Work
11
64.7%
5
29.4%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
SS Total:
64
36.6%
91
52.0%
16
9.1%
4
2.3%
175
100.0%
100.0%
Biochemistry
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
31
51.7%
27
45.0%
2
3.3%
0
.0%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
9
81.8%
2
18.2%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
30
55.6%
21
38.9%
2
3.7%
1
1.9%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
82
56.2%
58
39.7%
5
3.4%
1
.7%
146
100.0%
282
41.3%
344
50.4%
47
6.9%
10
1.5%
683
100.0%
Biology
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
92.3%
88.2%
100.0%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
93.7%
63.6%
95.7%
93.6%
68.8%
100.0%
88.8%
95.6%
91.0%
100.0%
75.0%
92.5%
77.8%
96.3%
85.7%
100.0%
81.8%
94.1%
88.6%
80.0%
96.7%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
94.4%
95.9%
91.7%
13
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
My faculty advisor was very helpful
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
Total
Row N %
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
7
26.9%
9
34.6%
3
11.5%
7
26.9%
26
100.0%
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
10
58.8%
4
23.5%
1
5.9%
2
11.8%
17
100.0%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
11
32.4%
12
35.3%
8
23.5%
3
8.8%
34
100.0%
3
42.9%
3
42.9%
1
14.3%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
36
37.9%
31
32.6%
15
15.8%
13
13.7%
95
100.0%
5
45.5%
2
18.2%
3
27.3%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
12
52.2%
5
21.7%
5
21.7%
1
4.3%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
47
60.3%
28
35.9%
1
1.3%
2
2.6%
78
100.0%
5
31.3%
6
37.5%
2
12.5%
3
18.8%
16
100.0%
100.0%
Music
Theater
5
83.3%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
CA Total:
74
55.2%
42
31.3%
11
8.2%
7
5.2%
134
100.0%
Accounting
9
20.5%
22
50.0%
8
18.2%
5
11.4%
44
100.0%
20
25.6%
28
35.9%
23
29.5%
7
9.0%
78
100.0%
1
16.7%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
100.0%
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
4
31
23.5%
55
41.7%
32
24.2%
14
10.6%
132
100.0%
3
33.3%
5
55.6%
0
.0%
1
11.1%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
18
66.7%
9
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
27
100.0%
Psychology
21
21.4%
42
42.9%
20
20.4%
15
15.3%
98
100.0%
Sociology
6
46.2%
2
15.4%
2
15.4%
3
23.1%
13
100.0%
Social Science
2
18.2%
7
63.6%
0
.0%
2
18.2%
11
100.0%
Social Work
6
35.3%
10
58.8%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
56
32.0%
75
42.9%
22
12.6%
22
12.6%
175
100.0%
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Count
2
Literature
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
History
Liberal Studies contract major
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
American Studies
International Studies
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
12
20.0%
26
43.3%
16
26.7%
6
10.0%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
0
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
40.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
3
27.3%
2
18.2%
5
45.5%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Nursing
8
14.8%
23
42.6%
12
22.2%
11
20.4%
54
100.0%
32
21.9%
59
40.4%
34
23.3%
21
14.4%
146
100.0%
229
33.6%
262
38.4%
114
16.7%
77
11.3%
682
100.0%
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
14
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
My faculty advisor was very helpful
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
61.5%
82.4%
33.3%
67.6%
85.7%
80.0%
70.5%
63.6%
73.9%
96.2%
68.8%
100.0%
86.6%
70.5%
61.5%
66.7%
75.0%
65.2%
88.9%
100.0%
64.3%
61.5%
81.8%
94.1%
74.9%
100.0%
63.3%
100.0%
60.0%
66.7%
80.0%
45.5%
57.4%
62.3%
72.0%
15
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
The Advisement center was very helpful
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
Total
Row N %
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
5
19.2%
12
46.2%
4
15.4%
5
19.2%
26
100.0%
International Studies
2
12.5%
8
50.0%
3
18.8%
3
18.8%
16
100.0%
Liberal Studies contract major
0
.0%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Literature
4
11.8%
14
41.2%
13
38.2%
3
8.8%
34
100.0%
Political Science
0
.0%
3
42.9%
3
42.9%
1
14.3%
7
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
12
12.8%
45
47.9%
24
25.5%
13
13.8%
94
100.0%
Visual Arts
2
18.2%
7
63.6%
2
18.2%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
7
30.4%
11
47.8%
4
17.4%
1
4.3%
23
100.0%
19
25.0%
39
51.3%
13
17.1%
5
6.6%
76
100.0%
2
12.5%
9
56.3%
3
18.8%
2
12.5%
16
100.0%
100.0%
Theater
0
.0%
4
66.7%
2
33.3%
0
.0%
6
CA Total:
30
22.7%
70
53.0%
24
18.2%
8
6.1%
132
100.0%
Accounting
7
15.6%
24
53.3%
10
22.2%
4
8.9%
45
100.0%
11
14.1%
36
46.2%
26
33.3%
5
6.4%
78
100.0%
1
16.7%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
100.0%
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
0
.0%
2
50.0%
4
20
15.0%
64
48.1%
37
27.8%
12
9.0%
133
100.0%
0
.0%
7
77.8%
2
22.2%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
10
37.0%
13
48.1%
3
11.1%
1
3.7%
27
100.0%
Psychology
15
15.3%
47
48.0%
23
23.5%
13
13.3%
98
100.0%
Sociology
5
38.5%
3
23.1%
2
15.4%
3
23.1%
13
100.0%
Social Science
3
30.0%
4
40.0%
1
10.0%
2
20.0%
10
100.0%
Social Work
5
33.3%
8
53.3%
2
13.3%
0
.0%
15
100.0%
38
22.1%
82
47.7%
33
19.2%
19
11.0%
172
100.0%
0
.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Count
0
Music
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
History
Communication Arts
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
American Studies
AI Total:
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
10
16.7%
28
46.7%
14
23.3%
8
13.3%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
0
.0%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
20.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
2
40.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
20.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
1
20.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
2
18.2%
5
45.5%
3
27.3%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Nursing
7
13.0%
30
55.6%
12
22.2%
5
9.3%
54
100.0%
21
14.4%
74
50.7%
32
21.9%
19
13.0%
146
100.0%
121
17.9%
335
49.5%
150
22.2%
71
10.5%
677
100.0%
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
16
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
The Advisement center was very helpful
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
65.4%
62.5%
66.7%
52.9%
42.9%
80.0%
60.6%
81.8%
78.3%
76.3%
68.8%
66.7%
75.8%
68.9%
60.3%
66.7%
50.0%
63.2%
77.8%
85.2%
63.3%
61.5%
70.0%
86.7%
69.8%
80.0%
63.3%
66.7%
60.0%
33.3%
60.0%
63.6%
68.5%
65.1%
67.4%
17
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I was able to get the classes I needed for my major
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
CA
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
SB
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
0
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
12
46.2%
8
30.8%
5
19.2%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
100.0%
6
35.3%
9
52.9%
1
5.9%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
100.0%
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
17
50.0%
15
44.1%
2
5.9%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
3
42.9%
4
57.1%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
42
44.2%
43
45.3%
8
8.4%
2
2.1%
95
100.0%
4
36.4%
4
36.4%
3
27.3%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
100.0%
9
39.1%
13
56.5%
0
.0%
1
4.3%
23
26
33.3%
45
57.7%
5
6.4%
2
2.6%
78
100.0%
3
18.8%
9
56.3%
2
12.5%
2
12.5%
16
100.0%
3
50.0%
2
33.3%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
45
33.6%
73
54.5%
11
8.2%
5
3.7%
134
100.0%
Accounting
18
40.0%
23
51.1%
3
6.7%
1
2.2%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
33
42.3%
37
47.4%
6
7.7%
2
2.6%
78
100.0%
0
.0%
5
83.3%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
100.0%
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
0
.0%
4
52
39.1%
67
50.4%
11
8.3%
3
2.3%
133
100.0%
4
44.4%
3
33.3%
1
11.1%
1
11.1%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
15
55.6%
11
40.7%
1
3.7%
0
.0%
27
100.0%
Psychology
27
27.6%
55
56.1%
13
13.3%
3
3.1%
98
100.0%
Sociology
9
69.2%
4
30.8%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
Social Science
6
54.5%
4
36.4%
0
.0%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Social Work
9
52.9%
4
23.5%
2
11.8%
2
11.8%
17
100.0%
70
40.0%
81
46.3%
17
9.7%
7
4.0%
175
100.0%
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Disagree
Count
Row N %
CA Total:
International Business
SS
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
20
33.3%
34
56.7%
4
6.7%
2
3.3%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
2
18.2%
9
81.8%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
19
35.2%
29
53.7%
4
7.4%
2
3.7%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
50
34.2%
83
56.8%
9
6.2%
4
2.7%
146
100.0%
259
37.9%
347
50.8%
56
8.2%
21
3.1%
683
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I was able to get the classes I needed for my major
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
76.9%
88.2%
100.0%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
89.5%
72.7%
95.7%
91.0%
75.0%
83.3%
88.1%
91.1%
89.7%
83.3%
75.0%
89.5%
77.8%
96.3%
83.7%
100.0%
90.9%
76.5%
86.3%
100.0%
90.0%
100.0%
100.0%
66.7%
100.0%
100.0%
88.9%
91.1%
88.7%
19
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I found most students were serious about learning
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
Total
Row N %
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
5
19.2%
13
50.0%
7
26.9%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
International Studies
2
11.8%
9
52.9%
3
17.6%
3
17.6%
17
100.0%
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
100.0%
0
.0%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
3
12
35.3%
16
47.1%
6
17.6%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
2
28.6%
3
42.9%
2
28.6%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
23
24.2%
49
51.6%
18
18.9%
5
5.3%
95
100.0%
0
.0%
7
63.6%
3
27.3%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
100.0%
4
17.4%
13
56.5%
5
21.7%
1
4.3%
23
11
14.1%
51
65.4%
12
15.4%
4
5.1%
78
100.0%
2
12.5%
7
43.8%
5
31.3%
2
12.5%
16
100.0%
100.0%
2
33.3%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
CA Total:
19
14.2%
82
61.2%
25
18.7%
8
6.0%
134
100.0%
Accounting
10
22.2%
27
60.0%
7
15.6%
1
2.2%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
11
14.1%
50
64.1%
17
21.8%
0
.0%
78
100.0%
0
.0%
5
83.3%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
0
.0%
4
22
16.5%
84
63.2%
26
19.5%
1
.8%
133
100.0%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
100.0%
6
22.2%
18
66.7%
3
11.1%
0
.0%
27
11
11.2%
63
64.3%
21
21.4%
3
3.1%
98
100.0%
Sociology
3
23.1%
7
53.8%
2
15.4%
1
7.7%
13
100.0%
Social Science
1
9.1%
5
45.5%
4
36.4%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Social Work
5
29.4%
10
58.8%
1
5.9%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
26
14.9%
112
64.0%
31
17.7%
6
3.4%
175
100.0%
Biochemistry
0
.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Biology
7
11.7%
40
66.7%
9
15.0%
4
6.7%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
0
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
20.0%
1
20.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
5
50.0%
4
40.0%
0
.0%
1
10.0%
10
100.0%
Nursing
10
18.5%
34
63.0%
8
14.8%
2
3.7%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
24
16.6%
91
62.8%
22
15.2%
8
5.5%
145
100.0%
114
16.7%
418
61.3%
122
17.9%
28
4.1%
682
100.0%
Psychology
SS Total:
TS
Count
0
Political Science
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
History
Literature
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
American Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
20
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I found most students were serious about learning
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
69.2%
64.7%
66.7%
82.4%
71.4%
100.0%
75.8%
63.6%
73.9%
79.5%
56.3%
100.0%
75.4%
82.2%
78.2%
83.3%
75.0%
79.7%
100.0%
88.9%
75.5%
76.9%
54.5%
88.2%
78.9%
80.0%
78.3%
100.0%
40.0%
66.7%
80.0%
90.0%
81.5%
79.3%
78.0%
21
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
People from different racial/ethnic backgrounds got along well
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
Count
Total
Row N %
0
.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
10
38.5%
12
46.2%
3
11.5%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
100.0%
2
11.8%
11
64.7%
3
17.6%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
100.0%
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
14
41.2%
19
55.9%
1
2.9%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
4
57.1%
2
28.6%
1
14.3%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
34.7%
52
54.7%
8
8.4%
2
2.1%
95
100.0%
5
45.5%
6
54.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
12
52.2%
10
43.5%
1
4.3%
0
.0%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
28
35.9%
46
59.0%
3
3.8%
1
1.3%
78
100.0%
4
25.0%
10
62.5%
2
12.5%
0
.0%
16
100.0%
Visual Arts
1
16.7%
5
83.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
CA Total:
50
37.3%
77
57.5%
6
4.5%
1
.7%
134
100.0%
Accounting
15
33.3%
28
62.2%
2
4.4%
0
.0%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
25
32.1%
50
64.1%
3
3.8%
0
.0%
78
100.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
3
75.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
4
41
30.8%
87
65.4%
5
3.8%
0
.0%
133
100.0%
4
44.4%
5
55.6%
0
.0%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
13
48.1%
12
44.4%
2
7.4%
0
.0%
27
100.0%
Psychology
26
26.5%
64
65.3%
6
6.1%
2
2.0%
98
100.0%
Sociology
8
61.5%
5
38.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
Social Science
2
18.2%
5
45.5%
1
9.1%
3
27.3%
11
100.0%
Social Work
4
23.5%
12
70.6%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
57
32.6%
103
58.9%
9
5.1%
6
3.4%
175
100.0%
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
40.0%
Theater
SS
Disagree
Count
Row N %
2
Music
SB
Agree
Row N %
33
AI Total:
CA
Count
Biochemistry
Biology
17
28.3%
40
66.7%
2
3.3%
1
1.7%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
6
54.5%
5
45.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
20
37.0%
31
57.4%
2
3.7%
1
1.9%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
50
34.2%
87
59.6%
7
4.8%
2
1.4%
146
100.0%
231
33.8%
406
59.4%
35
5.1%
11
1.6%
683
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
22
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
People from different racial/ethnic backgrounds got along well
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
84.6%
76.5%
100.0%
97.1%
85.7%
100.0%
89.5%
100.0%
95.7%
94.9%
87.5%
100.0%
94.8%
95.6%
96.2%
100.0%
100.0%
96.2%
100.0%
92.6%
91.8%
100.0%
63.6%
94.1%
91.4%
80.0%
95.0%
100.0%
100.0%
66.7%
80.0%
100.0%
94.4%
93.8%
93.3%
23
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I grew as a person culturally, socially and ethically
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
Total
Row N %
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
13
50.0%
10
38.5%
2
7.7%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
100.0%
6
35.3%
10
58.8%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
100.0%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
18
52.9%
14
41.2%
2
5.9%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
2
28.6%
4
57.1%
1
14.3%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
48.4%
41
43.2%
6
6.3%
2
2.1%
95
100.0%
4
36.4%
5
45.5%
1
9.1%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
12
52.2%
10
43.5%
1
4.3%
0
.0%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
29
37.2%
39
50.0%
7
9.0%
3
3.8%
78
100.0%
3
18.8%
6
37.5%
7
43.8%
0
.0%
16
100.0%
100.0%
Visual Arts
2
33.3%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
CA Total:
50
37.3%
64
47.8%
16
11.9%
4
3.0%
134
100.0%
Accounting
16
35.6%
26
57.8%
2
4.4%
1
2.2%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
29
37.2%
43
55.1%
5
6.4%
1
1.3%
78
100.0%
2
33.3%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
0
.0%
4
48
36.1%
75
56.4%
8
6.0%
2
1.5%
133
100.0%
4
44.4%
4
44.4%
1
11.1%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
13
48.1%
11
40.7%
2
7.4%
1
3.7%
27
100.0%
Psychology
33
33.7%
55
56.1%
7
7.1%
3
3.1%
98
100.0%
Sociology
8
61.5%
5
38.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
Social Science
3
27.3%
6
54.5%
0
.0%
2
18.2%
11
100.0%
Social Work
7
41.2%
9
52.9%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
68
38.9%
90
51.4%
10
5.7%
7
4.0%
175
100.0%
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Count
80.0%
Theater
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
4
Music
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
46
AI Total:
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
16
26.7%
36
60.0%
8
13.3%
0
.0%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
6
54.5%
5
45.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
17
31.5%
33
61.1%
3
5.6%
1
1.9%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
45
30.8%
86
58.9%
14
9.6%
1
.7%
146
100.0%
257
37.6%
356
52.1%
54
7.9%
16
2.3%
683
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
24
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I grew as a person culturally, socially and ethically
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
88.5%
94.1%
66.7%
94.1%
85.7%
100.0%
91.6%
81.8%
95.7%
87.2%
56.3%
100.0%
85.1%
93.3%
92.3%
100.0%
75.0%
92.5%
88.9%
88.9%
89.8%
100.0%
81.8%
94.1%
90.3%
100.0%
86.7%
100.0%
80.0%
66.7%
80.0%
100.0%
92.6%
89.7%
89.8%
25
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
CA
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
SB
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
11
42.3%
10
38.5%
4
15.4%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
100.0%
6
35.3%
8
47.1%
2
11.8%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
100.0%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
3
16
47.1%
16
47.1%
2
5.9%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
4
57.1%
3
42.9%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
42
44.2%
41
43.2%
9
9.5%
3
3.2%
95
100.0%
5
45.5%
4
36.4%
1
9.1%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
100.0%
9
39.1%
12
52.2%
2
8.7%
0
.0%
23
28
35.9%
40
51.3%
8
10.3%
2
2.6%
78
100.0%
4
25.0%
11
68.8%
1
6.3%
0
.0%
16
100.0%
3
50.0%
3
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
49
36.6%
70
52.2%
12
9.0%
3
2.2%
134
100.0%
Accounting
19
42.2%
21
46.7%
3
6.7%
2
4.4%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
32
41.0%
38
48.7%
8
10.3%
0
.0%
78
100.0%
International Business
1
16.7%
4
66.7%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
4
100.0%
53
39.8%
65
48.9%
12
9.0%
3
2.3%
133
100.0%
5
55.6%
2
22.2%
2
22.2%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
13
48.1%
8
29.6%
6
22.2%
0
.0%
27
100.0%
Psychology
26
26.5%
58
59.2%
10
10.2%
4
4.1%
98
100.0%
Sociology
8
61.5%
5
38.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
Social Science
3
27.3%
4
36.4%
2
18.2%
2
18.2%
11
100.0%
Social Work
8
47.1%
6
35.3%
2
11.8%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
63
36.0%
83
47.4%
22
12.6%
7
4.0%
175
100.0%
0
.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Disagree
Count
Row N %
CA Total:
SB Total:
SS
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
22
36.7%
30
50.0%
8
13.3%
0
.0%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
7
63.6%
3
27.3%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
17
31.5%
32
59.3%
1
1.9%
4
7.4%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
52
35.6%
77
52.7%
13
8.9%
4
2.7%
146
100.0%
259
37.9%
336
49.2%
68
10.0%
20
2.9%
683
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
80.8%
82.4%
33.3%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
87.4%
81.8%
91.3%
87.2%
93.8%
100.0%
88.8%
88.9%
89.7%
83.3%
75.0%
88.7%
77.8%
77.8%
85.7%
100.0%
63.6%
82.4%
83.4%
80.0%
86.7%
100.0%
100.0%
66.7%
80.0%
90.9%
90.7%
88.4%
87.1%
27
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I felt safe while on campus
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
Total
Row N %
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
16
61.5%
9
34.6%
0
.0%
1
3.8%
26
100.0%
100.0%
6
35.3%
10
58.8%
1
5.9%
0
.0%
17
100.0%
100.0%
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
22
64.7%
12
35.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
5
71.4%
2
28.6%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
58.9%
37
38.9%
1
1.1%
1
1.1%
95
100.0%
5
45.5%
5
45.5%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
14
60.9%
8
34.8%
1
4.3%
0
.0%
23
100.0%
Communication Arts
34
43.6%
40
51.3%
2
2.6%
2
2.6%
78
100.0%
5
31.3%
11
68.8%
0
.0%
0
.0%
16
100.0%
100.0%
Visual Arts
2
33.3%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
CA Total:
60
44.8%
68
50.7%
4
3.0%
2
1.5%
134
100.0%
Accounting
20
44.4%
23
51.1%
1
2.2%
1
2.2%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
39
50.0%
36
46.2%
3
3.8%
0
.0%
78
100.0%
2
33.3%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
3
75.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
4
62
46.6%
66
49.6%
4
3.0%
1
.8%
133
100.0%
6
66.7%
3
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
16
61.5%
9
34.6%
1
3.8%
0
.0%
26
100.0%
Psychology
35
36.5%
59
61.5%
2
2.1%
0
.0%
96
100.0%
Sociology
11
84.6%
2
15.4%
0
.0%
0
.0%
13
100.0%
4
36.4%
5
45.5%
0
.0%
2
18.2%
11
100.0%
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
TS
Count
80.0%
Theater
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
4
Music
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
56
AI Total:
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
8
47.1%
8
47.1%
0
.0%
1
5.9%
17
80
46.5%
86
50.0%
3
1.7%
3
1.7%
172
100.0%
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
32
53.3%
27
45.0%
1
1.7%
0
.0%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
7
63.6%
3
27.3%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
23
42.6%
28
51.9%
2
3.7%
1
1.9%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
70
47.9%
71
48.6%
4
2.7%
1
.7%
146
100.0%
328
48.2%
328
48.2%
16
2.4%
8
1.2%
680
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
28
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I felt safe while on campus
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
96.2%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
97.9%
90.9%
95.7%
94.9%
100.0%
100.0%
95.5%
95.6%
96.2%
100.0%
100.0%
96.2%
100.0%
96.2%
97.9%
100.0%
81.8%
94.1%
96.5%
100.0%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
90.9%
94.4%
96.6%
96.5%
29
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
Total
Row N %
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
50.0%
6
23.1%
4
15.4%
3
11.5%
26
100.0%
International Studies
7
41.2%
7
41.2%
2
11.8%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
Liberal Studies contract major
1
33.3%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
14
41.2%
16
47.1%
4
11.8%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
2
28.6%
5
71.4%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
42
44.2%
37
38.9%
11
11.6%
5
5.3%
95
100.0%
1
9.1%
8
72.7%
0
.0%
2
18.2%
11
100.0%
100.0%
9
37.5%
9
37.5%
5
20.8%
1
4.2%
24
27
34.6%
33
42.3%
11
14.1%
7
9.0%
78
100.0%
2
12.5%
10
62.5%
4
25.0%
0
.0%
16
100.0%
1
16.7%
5
83.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
CA Total:
40
29.6%
65
48.1%
20
14.8%
10
7.4%
135
100.0%
Accounting
16
35.6%
22
48.9%
4
8.9%
3
6.7%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
27
34.6%
36
46.2%
12
15.4%
3
3.8%
78
100.0%
2
33.3%
3
50.0%
0
.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
4
46
34.6%
63
47.4%
16
12.0%
8
6.0%
133
100.0%
5
55.6%
4
44.4%
0
.0%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
12
44.4%
10
37.0%
3
11.1%
2
7.4%
27
100.0%
Psychology
31
31.6%
52
53.1%
9
9.2%
6
6.1%
98
100.0%
Sociology
8
61.5%
3
23.1%
1
7.7%
1
7.7%
13
100.0%
Social Science
4
36.4%
4
36.4%
0
.0%
3
27.3%
11
100.0%
Social Work
7
41.2%
6
35.3%
3
17.6%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
67
38.3%
79
45.1%
16
9.1%
13
7.4%
175
100.0%
0
.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Count
66.7%
Political Science
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
2
Literature
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
13
History
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
19
31.7%
27
45.0%
9
15.0%
5
8.3%
60
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
20.0%
0
.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
20.0%
4
80.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
6
54.5%
4
36.4%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
13
24.1%
20
37.0%
13
24.1%
8
14.8%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
42
28.8%
62
42.5%
29
19.9%
13
8.9%
146
100.0%
237
34.6%
306
44.7%
92
13.5%
49
7.2%
684
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
30
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
73.1%
82.4%
33.3%
88.2%
100.0%
100.0%
83.2%
81.8%
75.0%
76.9%
75.0%
100.0%
77.8%
84.4%
80.8%
83.3%
75.0%
82.0%
100.0%
81.5%
84.7%
84.6%
72.7%
76.5%
83.4%
80.0%
76.7%
100.0%
20.0%
66.7%
100.0%
90.9%
61.1%
71.2%
79.4%
31
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
American Studies
Total
Row N %
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
38.5%
5
19.2%
6
23.1%
5
19.2%
26
100.0%
International Studies
7
41.2%
7
41.2%
2
11.8%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
Liberal Studies contract major
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
12
35.3%
14
41.2%
8
23.5%
0
.0%
34
100.0%
1
14.3%
6
85.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
3
60.0%
1
20.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
36
37.9%
35
36.8%
17
17.9%
7
7.4%
95
100.0%
2
18.2%
7
63.6%
1
9.1%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
9
39.1%
6
26.1%
7
30.4%
1
4.3%
23
100.0%
23
29.5%
30
38.5%
17
21.8%
8
10.3%
78
100.0%
Music
1
6.3%
8
50.0%
5
31.3%
2
12.5%
16
100.0%
Theater
2
33.3%
3
50.0%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
CA Total:
37
27.6%
54
40.3%
31
23.1%
12
9.0%
134
100.0%
Accounting
12
26.7%
26
57.8%
3
6.7%
4
8.9%
45
100.0%
Business Administration
24
30.8%
32
41.0%
19
24.4%
3
3.8%
78
100.0%
2
33.3%
2
33.3%
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
100.0%
International Business
Information Systems
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
1
25.0%
4
39
29.3%
61
45.9%
24
18.0%
9
6.8%
133
100.0%
4
44.4%
4
44.4%
1
11.1%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Law and Society
12
46.2%
7
26.9%
5
19.2%
2
7.7%
26
100.0%
Psychology
26
26.5%
50
51.0%
13
13.3%
9
9.2%
98
100.0%
Sociology
8
61.5%
3
23.1%
1
7.7%
1
7.7%
13
100.0%
Social Science
3
27.3%
5
45.5%
0
.0%
3
27.3%
11
100.0%
Social Work
7
41.2%
4
23.5%
5
29.4%
1
5.9%
17
100.0%
60
34.5%
73
42.0%
25
14.4%
16
9.2%
174
100.0%
0
.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
SS Total:
TS
Count
66.7%
Political Science
SS
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
2
Literature
SB
Disagree
Count
Row N %
10
History
CA
Agree
Count
Row N %
Biochemistry
Biology
19
32.2%
25
42.4%
10
16.9%
5
8.5%
59
100.0%
Chemistry
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Computer Science
1
20.0%
1
20.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
20.0%
2
40.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Mathematics
5
45.5%
5
45.5%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
11
100.0%
Nursing
12
22.2%
22
40.7%
14
25.9%
6
11.1%
54
100.0%
TS Total:
40
27.6%
62
42.8%
32
22.1%
11
7.6%
145
100.0%
212
31.1%
285
41.9%
129
18.9%
55
8.1%
681
100.0%
COLLEGE TOTAL:
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Part A: Academics and Campus Climate
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
.0%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
AI Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
CA Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Information Systems
SB Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
SS Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nursing
TS Total:
COLLEGE TOTAL:
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
100.0%
57.7%
82.4%
66.7%
76.5%
100.0%
80.0%
74.7%
81.8%
65.2%
67.9%
56.3%
83.3%
67.9%
84.4%
71.8%
66.7%
50.0%
75.2%
88.9%
73.1%
77.6%
84.6%
72.7%
64.7%
76.4%
80.0%
74.6%
100.0%
40.0%
66.7%
60.0%
90.9%
63.0%
70.3%
73.0%
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Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Indicate your participation in the following and how it was arranged.
Please put a check on any item that applies to you.
Unduplicated
Cahill Center
School /Faculty
Personal Contact
Other
Head
Count
%
Count
%
Count
%
Count
%
Count [1]
%
cooperative education
84
12.3%
140
20.4%
76
11.1%
52
7.6%
291
42.5%
internship
88
12.8%
147
21.5%
171
25.0%
73
10.7%
412
60.1%
service learning
61
8.9%
121
17.7%
51
7.4%
59
8.6%
260
38.0%
community service
62
9.1%
116
16.9%
116
16.9%
101
14.7%
324
47.3%
on campus employment
70
10.2%
94
13.7%
71
10.4%
71
10.4%
267
39.0%
Federal Work Study job on campus
29
4.2%
35
5.1%
19
2.8%
66
9.6%
137
20.0%
alternative break programs
22
3.2%
38
5.5%
15
2.2%
75
10.9%
139
20.3%
career workshops
116
16.9%
80
11.7%
14
2.0%
52
7.6%
228
33.3%
graduate school workshop
65
9.5%
59
8.6%
15
2.2%
56
8.2%
178
26.0%
graduate school advice
55
8.0%
131
19.1%
50
7.3%
57
8.3%
245
35.8%
field work experience
22
3.2%
185
27.0%
71
10.4%
53
7.7%
288
42.0%
faculty research project/paper
10
1.5%
146
21.3%
26
3.8%
46
6.7%
204
29.8%
clinical placement
7
1.0%
62
9.1%
11
1.6%
63
9.2%
137
20.0%
student teaching
11
1.6%
81
11.8%
28
4.1%
67
9.8%
165
24.1%
International cooperative education
12
1.8%
38
5.5%
8
1.2%
71
10.4%
123
18.0%
attended an academic conference
17
2.5%
130
19.0%
23
3.4%
65
9.5%
214
31.2%
presented a paper at an academic conference
5
0.7%
74
10.8%
13
1.9%
63
9.2%
149
21.8%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
15
2.2%
167
24.4%
29
4.2%
55
8.0%
237
34.6%
[1] Overall participation for each activity regardless how the activities are arranged.
Note: Percentages are based on total number of students who responded to this survey - 685.
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Part B: Career Development and Experiential Learning
Did you work while attending Ramapo? If so, on average how many hours a week did you work?
I did not work while at
Ramapo
Count
Row N %
1 - 8 hours
Count
Row N %
9 - 16 hours
Count
Row N %
17 - 24 hours
Count
Row N %
25 - 34 hours
Count
Row N %
35 hours
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
AI
19
20.2%
8
8.5%
22
23.4%
24
25.5%
16
17.0%
5
5.3%
94
100.0%
CA
22
16.4%
9
6.7%
42
31.3%
37
27.6%
18
13.4%
6
4.5%
134
100.0%
SB
18
13.6%
9
6.8%
25
18.9%
45
34.1%
16
12.1%
19
14.4%
132
100.0%
SS
27
15.3%
22
12.5%
38
21.6%
51
29.0%
23
13.1%
15
8.5%
176
100.0%
TS
28
19.2%
35
24.0%
40
27.4%
22
15.1%
6
4.1%
15
10.3%
146
100.0%
114
16.7%
83
12.2%
167
24.5%
179
26.2%
79
11.6%
60
8.8%
682
100.0%
Total:
What are your current plans for next year?
enter the workforce
immediately
Count
Row N %
continue my education
Count
Row N %
alternative plans
Count
Row N %
other /undecided
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
AI
23
24.2%
19
20.0%
10
10.5%
43
45.3%
95
100.0%
CA
47
34.8%
10
7.4%
11
8.1%
67
49.6%
135
100.0%
SB
64
48.1%
16
12.0%
3
2.3%
50
37.6%
133
100.0%
SS
47
26.7%
67
38.1%
11
6.3%
51
29.0%
176
100.0%
TS
39
26.7%
48
32.9%
5
3.4%
54
37.0%
146
100.0%
220
32.1%
160
23.4%
40
5.8%
265
38.7%
685
100.0%
Total:
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Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
PART C: ENTERING THE WORKFORCE IMMEDIATELY
Among the total of 220 entering the workforce immediately:
What is your employment status?
Full - Time
Count
Row N %
Part - Time
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
AI
7
30.4%
16
69.6%
23
100.0%
CA
11
23.4%
36
76.6%
47
100.0%
SB
29
45.3%
35
54.7%
64
100.0%
SS
24
51.1%
23
48.9%
47
100.0%
TS
15
38.5%
24
61.5%
39
100.0%
Total:
86
39.1%
134
60.9%
220
100.0%
Among the total of 86 employed full-time:
Which statement best reflects your employment plans?
Will work at the same job held
prior to graduation
Count
Row N %
Will work at the same job but
have been promoted
Count
Row N %
Will work at job recently
obtained
Count
Row N %
No answer /missing
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
AI
6
85.7%
0
0.0%
1
14.3%
0
0.0%
7
100.0%
CA
4
36.4%
1
9.1%
6
54.5%
0
0.0%
11
100.0%
SB
9
31.0%
6
20.7%
13
44.8%
1
3.4%
29
100.0%
SS
9
37.5%
5
20.8%
9
37.5%
1
4.2%
24
100.0%
TS
5
33.3%
2
13.3%
8
53.3%
0
0.0%
15
100.0%
33
38.4%
14
16.3%
37
43.0%
2
2.3%
86
100.0%
Total:
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Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
What is your job title?
(Among the 86 with full-time employment)
Title
Manager
Accountant /Auditor /Accounts Payable
Registered Nurse
Sales Consultant /Service Representative
Administrative Assistant
Supervisor
Teacher's Aide
Case Worker
Intern
Programmer/Analyst
Secretary /Receptionist
Aquatics Director
Assistant Store Manager
Assistant to the Director
Associate
Associate Director
Bank Teller
Bartender
Business Development
Case Manager
Communications Coordinator
Customer Solutions
Entering the U.S. Army as an Officer
Financial Advisor
Sub-total:
count
8
7
6
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Title
General Contractor
Green Infrastructure Specialist
Guest Services /Night Auditor
Industrial Application Engineer
laborer
Legal Assistant
Manager Trainee
Media Coordinator
Owner /Manager
Paralegal
Payroll Specialist
Performance Specialist
Pharmacy Technician
PMD Financial Adviser Trainee
Receiving
Residential Specialist
Security
Sr. Contracts Administrator
Title Clerk
Vice President of Operations
Waiter /Bartender
Warehouseman
Web Producer
58
count
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sub-total:
23
Total:
81
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Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
What is the name of your employer?
(Among the 86 with full-time employment)
Employer
The Valley Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
3rd Party Logistics
Abercrombie And Fitch
Action Rubber
Adecco
Alan Book PA
All Tire co
Allied Barton
AMC Theatres
Barneys New York
Brokerage House
Bush, Van Leeuwen & co. CPA LLC
Cablevision
Calandra's Mediterranean Grill
Capitol Care Inc.
Caravan Trading Co LLC
CDW Logistics
Center for Family Resources
CPI Corp
Craft 7 Hobby Association
C-Tech
DeGrado Halkovich, LLC
Department of Youth and Family Services
DRS Technologies
East Brook Middle School
Enterprise
Ernst & Young LLP
Farrell Contracting Solutions
Free People
Glenn Barlett Consulting Services, LLc
Hackettstown Hyundai
High Mountain Health
High Point Partial Care
Hillsborough Pool, Racquet, and Fitness Club
Sub-total
Count
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Employer
Hooligans
HSNO Accountants P.C.
Hunterdon Medical Center
International Planning Alliance
JFK Medical Center
Job book
JoGi Construction, Inc.
Jordan & Jordan
JP Morgan Chase
Little Ivy Learning Center
Main Lake Market
Marcia Kasdan Law Firm
Merrill Lynch
Moe's Southwest Grill
NBC Universal
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
North Jersey Media Group
Panera Bread
Paramus School District
Passaic River Coalition
PDI
Precision Heavy Equipment
Prestige BMW
Sax Macy Fromm
Sheraton
Shop Rite Wines and Spirits
Ski Barn
The Footprints in the Sand Foundation
U.S. Government
Ugell Law Firm pc
Valley National Bank
Verizon Wireless
Weisermazars
Wine of Japan
Withum Smith and Brown
38
Sub-total
Count
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
35
Total:
73
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Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
Which of the following resources assisted you in finding your present employment? [1]
Count
Applied directly to company
Column %
13
34.2%
The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
1
2.6%
Employment Agency/Recruiter
2
5.3%
13
34.2%
Online job site /newspaper
5
13.2%
Other
4
10.5%
Total
38
100.0%
Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
[1] Responses among the 86 employed full-time
Other resources mentioned include the following:
Faculty recommended an internship in which I was offered a job
Through clinical experience
Through the SW Program/BCWEP Program
Rutgers Career Fair
What field best represents your area of employment? (Full-time only)
Count
Arts
Business/Private Industry
Column %
3
3.5%
31
36.5%
Communications
4
4.7%
Education
5
5.9%
Science
4
4.7%
Government
4
4.7%
Technology
3
3.5%
Nursing
7
8.2%
Other Health Professions
1
1.2%
International Business/Relations
2
2.4%
Medicine
1
1.2%
Social Services
3
3.5%
Non-Profit Management
2
2.4%
Legal
3
3.5%
Other
12
14.1%
Total
85
100.0%
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Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? [*]
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my career in this area of employment
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
Agree
Count
Row N %
Count
Disagree
Row N %
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
2
8.7%
15
65.2%
4
17.4%
2
8.7%
23
100.0%
CA
7
14.9%
25
53.2%
11
23.4%
4
8.5%
47
100.0%
SB
12
18.8%
44
68.8%
6
9.4%
2
3.1%
64
100.0%
SS
14
29.8%
26
55.3%
3
6.4%
4
8.5%
47
100.0%
TS
8
20.5%
22
56.4%
8
20.5%
1
2.6%
39
100.0%
43
19.5%
132
60.0%
32
14.5%
13
5.9%
220
100.0%
College Total:
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
AI
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
73.9%
CA
68.1%
SB
87.5%
SS
85.1%
TS
76.9%
College Total:
79.5%
* Responses among the total of 220 who 'enter the workforce immediately':
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What will be your gross annual salary? (Full-time only)
Less than $20,000
Count
AI
CA
SB
SS
TS
Row N %
$20,000 - $29,999
Count
Row N %
$30,000 - $39,999
Count
Row N %
$40,000 - $49,999
Count
Row N %
$50,000 - $59,999
Count
Row N %
$60,000 and above
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
History
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
66.7%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
International Studies
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Literature
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
0
.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
0
.0%
1
16.7%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
0
.0%
0
.0%
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Communication Arts
0
.0%
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
4
100.0%
Music
0
.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
0
.0%
2
18.2%
7
63.6%
1
9.1%
0
.0%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Accounting
0
.0%
1
11.1%
2
22.2%
1
11.1%
5
55.6%
0
.0%
9
100.0%
Business Administration
0
.0%
4
22.2%
6
33.3%
3
16.7%
0
.0%
5
27.8%
18
100.0%
Information Systems
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
0
.0%
5
17.9%
8
28.6%
5
17.9%
5
17.9%
5
17.9%
28
100.0%
Environmental Studies
0
.0%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
1
33.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Law and Society
0
.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Psychology
1
14.3%
1
14.3%
4
57.1%
1
14.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
Sociology
1
16.7%
1
16.7%
0
.0%
4
66.7%
0
.0%
0
.0%
6
100.0%
Social Science
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
0
.0%
3
75.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
25.0%
0
.0%
4
100.0%
School Total:
3
12.5%
8
33.3%
5
20.8%
7
29.2%
1
4.2%
0
.0%
24
100.0%
Biology
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
Engineering Physics
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
1
50.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Nursing
1
12.5%
0
.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
25.0%
5
62.5%
8
100.0%
School Total:
2
13.3%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
13.3%
4
26.7%
7
46.7%
15
100.0%
5
6.0%
16
19.0%
24
28.6%
15
17.9%
11
13.1%
13
15.5%
84
100.0%
TOTAL:
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To what extent is this job related to your major field of study?
Directly related
Count
Row N %
AI
CA
SB
TS
Not related
Count
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
History
0
.0%
1
33.3%
2
66.7%
3
100.0%
International Studies
0
.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Literature
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
1
14.3%
2
28.6%
4
57.1%
7
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
2
40.0%
3
60.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Communication Arts
1
25.0%
2
50.0%
1
25.0%
4
100.0%
Music
1
50.0%
0
.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
4
36.4%
5
45.5%
2
18.2%
11
100.0%
Accounting
6
60.0%
1
10.0%
3
30.0%
10
100.0%
Business Administration
7
38.9%
8
44.4%
3
16.7%
18
100.0%
Information Systems
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
14
48.3%
9
31.0%
6
20.7%
29
100.0%
Environmental Studies
2
66.7%
0
.0%
1
33.3%
3
100.0%
Law and Society
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Psychology
0
.0%
4
57.1%
3
42.9%
7
100.0%
Sociology
1
16.7%
3
50.0%
2
33.3%
6
100.0%
Social Science
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
4
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
4
100.0%
School Total:
8
33.3%
8
33.3%
8
33.3%
24
100.0%
Biology
1
50.0%
0
.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
2
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Engineering Physics
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Nursing
7
87.5%
0
.0%
1
12.5%
8
100.0%
12
80.0%
1
6.7%
2
13.3%
15
100.0%
39
45.3%
25
29.1%
22
25.6%
86
100.0%
School Total:
SS
Somewhat related
Count
Row N %
School Total:
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Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
I am going to:
work in New Jersey
Count
Row N %
AI
CA
SB
History
3
International Studies
Literature
Count
Total
Row N %
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Spanish Language Studies
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
6
85.7%
1
14.3%
0
.0%
7
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
Communication Arts
4
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
4
100.0%
Music
0
.0%
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
8
72.7%
2
18.2%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
Accounting
10
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
10
100.0%
Business Administration
13
72.2%
3
16.7%
2
11.1%
18
100.0%
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
24
82.8%
3
10.3%
2
6.9%
29
100.0%
Environmental Studies
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Law and Society
2
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Psychology
5
71.4%
1
14.3%
1
14.3%
7
100.0%
Sociology
5
83.3%
0
.0%
1
16.7%
6
100.0%
Social Science
2
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Social Work
4
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
4
100.0%
School Total:
21
87.5%
1
4.2%
2
8.3%
24
100.0%
Biology
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Engineering Physics
1
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
2
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
TS
work outside of Tri-State area
Count
Row N %
100.0%
Information Systems
SS
work outside of New Jersey but
remain in the Tri-State area
Count
Row N %
Nursing
School Total:
TOTAL:
8
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
8
100.0%
13
86.7%
2
13.3%
0
.0%
15
100.0%
72
83.7%
9
10.5%
5
5.8%
86
100.0%
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part C: Entering the Workforce Immediately
Cities of Employment (Full-time only)
Outside of New Jersey but in the Tri-State Area
In New Jersey
Edison
Ridgewood
Clifton
Paramus
Elmwood Park
Englishtown
Flemington
Hackensack
Hackettstown
Hewitt
Hillsborough
Iselin
Morristown
Newark/Fairlawn/Rarit
Nutley
Park Ridge
Princeton
Ramsey
Ridgefield Park
Rochelle Park
Shrewsbury
Somerville
Trenton
Wanaque
Wayne
Total:
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
New York City
2
Nyack
1
Long Island, NY
1
4
Total:
Outside of Tri-State area
Fort Lauderdale
Los Angeles
1
1
2
Total:
Did you attend one of Ramapo's Job Fairs? *
Count
%
Yes
71
32.3%
No
147
66.8%
2
0.9%
220
100.0%
No response
Total:
* Responses among the total of 220 who 'enter the workforce immediately':
31
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Part D: Continuing Education
PART D: CONTINUING EDUCATION
Status of being accepted in a graduate school:
Yes
Row N %
Count
AI
CA
SB
SS
Row N %
Count
Total
Row N %
American Studies
0
.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
History
0
.0%
5
100.0%
5
100.0%
International Studies
1
25.0%
3
75.0%
4
100.0%
Liberal Studies contract major
1
100.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Literature
0
.0%
6
100.0%
6
100.0%
Political Science
0
.0%
2
100.0%
2
100.0%
School Total:
2
10.5%
17
89.5%
19
100.0%
Visual Arts
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Contemporary Arts
0
.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
Communication Arts
2
50.0%
2
50.0%
4
100.0%
Music
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Theater
0
.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
School Total:
4
40.0%
6
60.0%
10
100.0%
Accounting
2
25.0%
6
75.0%
8
100.0%
Business Administration
2
25.0%
6
75.0%
8
100.0%
School Total:
4
25.0%
12
75.0%
16
100.0%
Environmental Studies
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
100.0%
Law and Society
2
25.0%
6
75.0%
8
14
33.3%
28
66.7%
42
100.0%
Sociology
2
50.0%
2
50.0%
4
100.0%
Social Science
3
100.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
Social Work
8
100.0%
0
.0%
8
100.0%
School Total:
30
44.8%
37
55.2%
67
100.0%
Biochemistry
4
80.0%
1
20.0%
5
100.0%
Psychology
TS
No
Count
Biology
18
54.5%
15
45.5%
33
100.0%
Chemistry
2
100.0%
0
.0%
2
100.0%
Computer Science
0
.0%
1
100.0%
1
100.0%
Engineering Physics
1
100.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Environmental Science
1
100.0%
0
.0%
1
100.0%
Mathematics
1
50.0%
1
50.0%
2
100.0%
Nursing
0
.0%
3
100.0%
3
100.0%
27
56.3%
21
43.8%
48
100.0%
67
41.9%
93
58.1%
160
100.0%
School Total:
TOTAL:
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Part D: Continuing Education
Please list the graduate schools to which you have applied and have been accepted.
Count
14
9
8
8
6
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New York University
Montclair State University
Rutgers University
Columbia University
Fairlegh Dickinson University
Kean University
William Paterson University
Hunter College
Monmouth University
Seton Hall University
American University
Rowan University
University of Miami
Antioch University
Arizona State University
Ashland University
Auburn University
Bergen Community College
Boston College
Boston University
Brown University
Buffalo Dental School
Caldwell College
Centenary college
Cleveland State University
College of St. Elizabeth
Delaware State University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Georgian Court University
Harvard Dental School
Count
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
School
High Point University
Hofstra University
Indiana University
Kutztown University
Life University
Medical University of the Americas
Michigan State University
Morgan State University
New York Law School
New York Medical College
Oakland University
Orange County Community College
Ramapo College
San Diego State University
Stony Brook University
SUNY Albany
Temple University
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church
Touro College
Tulane Law School
University of California at Los Angeles
University of Central Florida
University of Maryland
University of Missouri
University of Oklahoma
University of Pennsylvania Dental School
University of Pittsburgh
University of Southern California
University of Utah
Ursuline College
Walden University
Widener University
Note: Among the 67 who have been accepted at the time of the survey, 27 are accepted by more than 1 colleges.
For those students who have been accepted by multiple colleges, all the multiple accepted colleges are listed and counted in.
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Part D: Continuing Education
Please list the graduate schools to which you have applied and are still waiting for decision.
Count
10
7
6
6
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
School
Rutgers University
Montclair State University
New York University
Seton Hall
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Kean University
Monmouth University
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
College of Saint Elizabeth
Columbia University
Hofstra University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
University of Southern California
William Paterson University
Adler School of Professional Psychology
American University of the Caribbean
Amherst College
Bergen Community College
Caldwell College
Case Western Reserve University
Centenary College
Colorado School of Mines
Florida International University
Florida State University
Florida University
Fordham University
Georgian Court University
High Point University
Hunter College
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Count
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
School
Louisiana State University
New England School of Law
New Jersey City University
New School for Social Research
New York Chiropractic College
Ohio University
Pace University
Pennsylvania State University
Purdue University
Ramapo College
Rider University
Ross University
Rowan University
Southern Methodist University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
The New School
Thomas Jefferson University
Touro College
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Massachusetts
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina
University of Scranton
University of South Florida
University of Toledo
West Virginia University
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Part D: Continuing Education
What field of study do you plan to pursue?
Count
20
20
18
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Field
Teaching /Education
Psychology
Medicine
Law
Nursing
Social Work
Dentistry
Physical Therapy
Accounting
Counseling
Chemistry
Higher Education Administration
Athletic Training
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Finance
Health Care Administration
Human Resources
Occupational Therapy
Public Health
Speech Pathology
Funeral Service
Count
Field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Library and Information Science
Mathematics
MBA
Criminal Justice
Fashion
Gerontology
History
Advertising
Biology
Communications
International Affairs
M.A. English
Para medicine
Pharmacy or Biomedical
Physician Assistant
Public Policy
Science
Sports Management
Studio Arts
Substance Abuse
The Episcopal Priesthood
Urban Planning
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part D: Continuing Education
Graduate Schools Expect to Attend and Number of Students in Each Field of Study
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
5 Medicine
4 Physical Therapy
3 Dentistry
1 Masters in Nursing
1 Physician Assistant
14
Rutgers University
2 Human Resources, International Law
2 Law
2 Psychology
1 Social Work
1 Accounting
1 Criminal Justice
1 Computer Science
1 Library and Information Science
1 Pharmacy or Biomedical
1 Public Policy
13
Montclair State University
2 Accounting
2 Education
2 Psychology
1 Speech Pathology
1 Counseling
1 M.A. English
1 Studio Arts
10
New York University
4 Social Work
1 Dentistry
1 Law
6
Columbia University
1 Social Work
1 Higher Education Administration
1 Mental Health Counseling
1 Public Health
4
Kean University
1
1
1
1
4
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Social Work
Ramapo College
2 Teacher Certification
1 Health Care Administration
1 MSN Education
4
Antioch University New England
1 Environmental Studies
1 Clinical Psychology
2
Fairleigh Dickinson University
1 MBA
1 Mental Health Counseling
2
High Point University
1 Education
1 Communications
2
Ross University
2 Medicine
2
Rowan University
1 Higher Education Administration
1 Medicine
2
Centenary College
3 Psychology
3
Monmouth University
1 Psychology
1 History
1 Professional Counseling
3
Seton Hall University
1 Healthcare Administration
1 Law
1 Counseling
3
Touro College
2 Medicine
2
University of Southern California
1 Occupational Therapy
1 Dentistry
2
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Part D: Continuing Education
Graduate Schools Expect to Attend and Number of Students in Each Field of Study (continued from previous page)
School
Academy of Art University
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Boston University
Brown University
Caldwell College
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland State University
Dominican College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida State University
Florida University
Fordham University
Hunter College
Life University
Michigan State University
New York Chiropractic College
New York Law School
New York Medical College
Pennsylvania State University
Stockton University
Stony Brook University
Temple University
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church
University of South Florida
University of Utah
Walden University
Count
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Field
Advertising
Mathematics
Higher Education Administration
Public Health (MPH)
Chemistry
School Counseling
Accounting/ Finance
Nursing
Athletic Training
Fashion
Chemistry
Finance
Law
Urban Planning
Medical - Chiropractic
Medicine
Chiropractic
Law School
Physical Therapy
Clinical or Social Psychology
Physical Therapy
Dentistry
Medicine
The Episcopal Priesthood
Gerontology
Chemistry
Mental Health Counseling
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Part D: Continuing Education
What degree or certificate would result from the program you plan to enter?
Count
%
Second Bachelors Degree
10
Masters Degree
6.3%
77
Ph.D. /Ed.D. /Psy.D.
48.1%
15
MSW
9.4%
5
J.D.
3.1%
9
5.6%
14
8.8%
M.D. or D.O.
PT
Certificate /Licensure
Other ***
TOTAL:
5
3.1%
19
11.9%
6
3.8%
160
100.0%
*** Other degrees or certificates mentioned are:
DC, DDS, Pharm D, BSN, RN, MD /Ph. D.
Did you attend a Graduate School Day while you were a student?
Yes
Missing/No answer
Count
40
120
%
25.0%
75.0%
TOTAL:
160
100.0%
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Part D: Continuing Education
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for graduate school.
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
Agree
Count
Row N %
Count
Disagree
Row N %
AI
3
15.8%
14
73.7%
2
CA
4
40.0%
5
50.0%
0
SB
7
43.8%
7
43.8%
2
SS
15
22.4%
40
59.7%
10
TS
7
14.6%
29
60.4%
36
22.5%
95
59.4%
College Total:
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
10.5%
Total
Count
Row N %
0
.0%
19
100.0%
.0%
1
10.0%
10
100.0%
12.5%
0
.0%
16
100.0%
14.9%
2
3.0%
67
100.0%
11
22.9%
1
2.1%
48
100.0%
25
15.6%
4
2.5%
160
100.0%
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
AI
100.0%
89.5%
CA
90.0%
SB
87.5%
SS
82.1%
TS
75.0%
College Total:
81.9%
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Part E: Alternative Plans
PART E: ALTERNATIVE PLANS
List
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Please describe your alternative plans after graduation
AmeriCorps in the fall of this year
As a visual artist I started my own company. I am a muralist (among other things). I will be devoting my time to marketing myself before I find a job.
Continuing my education while working.
Eventually opening a dance studio, but just teaching dance right after graduation until I find a place.
Finding a job/ possible surgery needed
Getting as far away from New Jersey as I can get.
Hopefully get hired in the music industry. I will make it my business to keep applying for jobs.
I am dancer for the New Jersey Devils and I plan on pursuing dance on a larger scale. I plan to spend the next year auditioning for various shows and dance jobs.
I am getting married. After that I will join the workforce!
I am presently a CDL Night Driver, working for Party Rental - Looking for employment in Social Work I have no idea
I own an Arts Education Business. The Art Docent Co., LLC My husband and I plan a National launch of the business within the year.
I plan on travelling. I have been saving for many years to fund a lengthy trip after I graduate. I hope to travel throughout Europe, into Asia, eventually finding myself
in Australia before I fly home
I plan to attend an accelerated nursing program.
I plan to both work and devote time to volunteering abroad.
I plan to study for the GREs & apply to graduate school while working part time. I'm in no rush, and still trying to figure out what I'd like to do.
I plan to tutor in English grammar and composition, as well as SAT Verbal prep, and continue to attend classes as an alumna
I want to do some volunteer work in urban cities working with the youth. I will have some type of employment to supplement my living expenses
I will be student teaching in the fall semester.
I will student teach right after graduation.
I'm student teaching in the fall.
LSAT/Working
Obtaining a year long temp job position while I prepare for my GRE's and apply to grad school.
Over the summer I will be working as an intern for the Obama campaign. I will also be studying for the LSAT and taking training courses in political campaign
management.
Post baccalaureate student teaching
Prepare portfolio for graduate school
Research
Save money and travel
Student Teaching
Take a CPA Exam Review course and take the CPA exam over the following 3 months after graduation.
Take a year off to work in the field before going to graduate school.
Taking a year off, before seeking a PhD.
Travel and try to work or teach abroad
Travelling to Asia and doing community work.
Use connections I made outside of Ramapo to pursue my dream and hopefully career.
Volunteer work as well as trying to get an internship at a hospital/rehab center followed by grad school
Work under a business associate/start a new venture.
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Part E: Alternative Plans
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my plans after graduation.
Strongly Agree
Count
Row N %
Agree
Count
Row N %
AI
0
.0%
9
CA
2
18.2%
SB
0
.0%
SS
2
TS
0
College Total:
4
Count
Disagree
Row N %
Strongly Disagree
Count
Row N %
Total
Count
Row N %
90.0%
0
.0%
1
10.0%
10
100.0%
6
54.5%
2
18.2%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
3
100.0%
0
.0%
0
.0%
3
100.0%
18.2%
6
54.5%
2
18.2%
1
9.1%
11
100.0%
.0%
3
60.0%
2
40.0%
0
.0%
5
100.0%
10.0%
27
67.5%
6
15.0%
3
7.5%
40
100.0%
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
AI
120.0%
90.0%
CA
72.7%
SB
100.0%
SS
TS
100.0%
72.7%
60.0%
College Total:
77.5%
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Part F: Undecided
PART F: UNDECIDED
If you are undecided on next year's plans, which of the following best describes your situation?
I would like to go to graduate school, but:
I don't think I can afford it right now
I would like to have work experience before applying
Count
% [1]
% [2]
79
29.8%
11.5%
121
45.7%
17.7%
I am unsure of what I would study
43
16.2%
6.3%
Personal/Family demands prevent me from doing so now
16
6.0%
2.3%
[1] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 265 respondents who are 'Undecided'.
[2] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 685 respondents for this survey.
List
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Other:
Don't want to
Have job pay for schooling
I am going to graduate school
I am waiting to hear whether or not I have been accepted
I didn't get into Graduate School and now have to find a job.
I do not feel a higher degree is necessary for my field of study
I do not plan on going to graduate school
I do not want to
I do not want to go to graduate school
I don't want to go to grad school
I have no need / interest at this point.
I haven't decided what I want to do yet.
I need a mental break
I need to complete student teaching in the fall and experience a full time teaching position before deciding what I would like to go to graduate school for.
I want to be positive of the degree I would like to pursue. I am in the application process.
I want to figure out where I want to live first
I would like to do both at the same time
I'd rather get CPA certified
I'm taking a little time off first
Not sure of goals
Student teaching
Will attend graduate school while working
Would like to take a year off.
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Part F: Undecided
I am planning on entering the workforce, but:
I have not begun interviewing yet
Count
% [1]
% [2]
120
45.3%
I have not received an offer yet
17.5%
91
34.3%
I am unsure of what kind of work I am best suited for
13.3%
61
23.0%
I am working now, but keeping my options open
8.9%
26
9.8%
3.8%
[1] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 265 respondents who are 'Undecided'.
[2] Percentages for each item are based on a total of 685 respondents for this survey.
Count
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Other:
I need to finish student teaching
Family business
Have offers but they are not that good.
I am in the process of interviewing and receiving offers
I have a long term offer from my field work placement during and post grad
I need to get my nursing license
I need to obtain a professional licensure first
Looking to find a new opportunity after graduation
Must pass NCLEX
Plan on taking CPA exam
Searching
Still taking classes
Waiting for state certification
I am planning taking the summer off and deciding in September
Count
Column %
Yes
48
18.1%
No /Missing /No response
217
81.9%
Total undecided:
265
100.0%
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Final Questions
FINAL QUESTIONS:
What is the highest degree or certificate you hope to complete in your life time?
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral degree
Other
Missing /No response
TOTAL:
Count
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Count
Column %
165
335
169
13
3
685
24.1%
48.9%
24.7%
1.9%
0.4%
100.0%
Other
Not sure yet
JD
Accredited Bachelors
Become a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor
CFA
Depends
Doctor of Medicine
I am interested in graduate school or continuing education, but I am not sure how far I want to go. It depends on my job offers.
Possibly something higher than a doctoral
Highest degree or certificate to complete in life time
Missing /No response
Other
Bachelor's
Doctoral degree
Master's
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Longitudinal Comparisons
LONGITUDINAL COMPARISONS
Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE
Previous
Compared with
Compared with
3-year average
last year
2009
2010
2011
2012
3-year average
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
(2009+2010+2011)/3
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
94.2%
95.2%
92.1%
91.5%
93.9%
-2.4%
*
-0.09
-0.6%
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
93.7%
94.7%
91.1%
90.4%
93.2%
-2.7%
*
-0.10
-0.7%
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded a high level of effort
92.7%
93.6%
91.7%
91.7%
92.7%
-1.0%
0.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
75.3%
72.7%
72.5%
72.0%
73.5%
-1.5%
-0.5%
The advising center was very helpful
72.4%
70.5%
64.7%
67.4%
69.2%
-1.9%
2.6%
I found most students were serious about learning
78.0%
80.6%
77.8%
78.0%
78.8%
-0.8%
0.2%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along well
93.5%
94.5%
93.4%
93.3%
93.8%
-0.5%
-0.1%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
94.1%
94.0%
93.0%
89.8%
93.7%
-3.9%
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
89.7%
91.3%
88.1%
87.1%
89.7%
-2.6%
-0.9%
I felt safe while on campus
97.3%
97.7%
95.8%
96.5%
96.9%
-0.5%
0.7%
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
89.1%
91.2%
80.1%
79.4%
86.8%
-7.4%
***
-0.21
-0.7%
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
82.1%
84.0%
74.8%
73.0%
80.3%
-7.3%
***
-0.18
-1.8%
Strongly Agree /Agree
Pct.pt.change
sig.
effect
(2012 - average) test [1] size [2]
**
-0.15
Pct.Pt.Change
(2011 - 2010)
-3.2%
*
[1] * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
[2] Mean difference divided by the pooled standard deviation
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Longitudinal Comparisons
PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE: 4-year comparisons
(Strongly Agree + Agree)
100.0%
I received high quality instruction in all or most courses
I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
95.0%
The courses in my major were rigorous and demanded
a high level of effort
90.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
The advising center was very helpful
85.0%
I found most students were serious about learning
80.0%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
well
75.0%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of belonging
70.0%
I felt safe while on campus
65.0%
I will recommend Ramapo to other potential students
If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
60.0%
2009
2010
59
2011
2012
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Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (1)
- Participation arranged by Cahill Center
Compared with Compared with
Cahill Center
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
cooperative education
15.8%
12.4%
12.6%
12.3%
13.6%
-1.4%
-0.4%
internship
13.9%
10.5%
12.6%
12.8%
12.3%
0.5%
0.2%
service learning
16.0%
14.7%
12.8%
8.9%
14.5%
-5.6%
-3.9%
community service
14.2%
15.1%
11.7%
9.1%
13.7%
-4.6%
-2.6%
on campus employment
7.6%
8.1%
8.4%
10.2%
8.0%
2.2%
1.8%
Federal Work Study job on campus
4.5%
4.2%
4.6%
4.2%
4.5%
-0.2%
-0.4%
alternative break programs
4.6%
3.5%
2.8%
3.2%
3.6%
-0.4%
0.4%
career workshops
13.9%
15.0%
11.1%
16.9%
13.3%
3.6%
5.8%
graduate school workshop
8.4%
8.5%
5.5%
9.5%
7.5%
2.0%
4.0%
graduate school advice
5.8%
6.8%
4.1%
8.0%
5.5%
2.5%
4.0%
field work experience
5.6%
6.4%
7.0%
3.2%
6.3%
-3.1%
-3.8%
faculty research project/paper
1.0%
2.7%
1.8%
1.5%
1.8%
-0.4%
-0.4%
clinical placement
1.1%
1.7%
2.0%
1.0%
1.6%
-0.6%
-0.9%
student teaching
1.1%
1.6%
1.5%
1.6%
1.4%
0.2%
0.1%
International cooperative education
1.7%
1.9%
1.8%
1.8%
1.8%
0.0%
-0.1%
attended an academic conference
1.5%
3.1%
3.1%
2.5%
2.6%
-0.1%
-0.6%
presented a paper at an academic conference
1.0%
1.5%
1.4%
0.7%
1.3%
-0.6%
-0.7%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
3.1%
3.3%
3.2%
2.2%
3.2%
-1.0%
-1.0%
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Longitudinal Comparisons
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - Cahill Center
(4-year comparisons)
cooperative education
16.0%
internship
service learning
14.0%
community service
on campus employment
12.0%
Federal Work Study job on campus
alternative break programs
10.0%
career workshops
graduate school workshop
8.0%
graduate school advice
field work experience
6.0%
faculty research project/paper
clinical placement
4.0%
student teaching
International cooperative education
2.0%
attended an academic conference
presented a paper at an academic conference
0.0%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
1
2
61
3
4
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Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (2)
- Participation arranged by School /Faculty
Compared with
School /Faculty
3-year average
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average)
Compared with
last year
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
cooperative education
16.4%
18.9%
19.0%
20.4%
18.1%
2.4%
1.5%
internship
16.5%
17.9%
20.1%
21.5%
18.2%
3.3%
1.4%
service learning
14.2%
17.0%
16.2%
17.7%
15.8%
1.9%
1.5%
community service
14.2%
14.6%
13.9%
16.9%
14.2%
2.7%
3.0%
on campus employment
13.3%
15.0%
15.3%
13.7%
14.5%
-0.8%
-1.6%
Pct.Pt.Change
(2012 - 2011)
Federal Work Study job on campus
2.8%
5.0%
5.3%
5.1%
4.4%
0.7%
-0.2%
alternative break programs
3.5%
4.9%
5.8%
5.5%
4.7%
0.8%
-0.2%
career workshops
10.8%
11.6%
13.9%
11.7%
12.1%
-0.4%
-2.2%
graduate school workshop
9.4%
9.8%
11.5%
8.6%
10.2%
-1.6%
-2.9%
graduate school advice
18.0%
17.8%
20.1%
19.1%
18.6%
0.5%
-1.0%
field work experience
28.8%
26.8%
26.3%
27.0%
27.3%
-0.3%
0.7%
faculty research project/paper
17.7%
23.4%
22.9%
21.3%
21.3%
0.0%
-1.6%
clinical placement
7.6%
10.1%
7.7%
9.1%
8.5%
0.6%
1.3%
student teaching
11.4%
13.9%
12.2%
11.8%
12.5%
-0.7%
-0.4%
International cooperative education
5.0%
6.0%
6.5%
5.5%
5.8%
-0.3%
-0.9%
attended an academic conference
16.1%
17.7%
18.5%
19.0%
17.4%
1.5%
0.4%
presented a paper at an academic conference
8.6%
11.7%
10.7%
10.8%
10.3%
0.5%
0.1%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
20.8%
24.2%
25.1%
24.4%
23.4%
1.0%
-0.8%
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Longitudinal Comparisons
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - School /Faculty
(4-year comparisons)
30.0%
cooperative education
internship
service learning
25.0%
community service
on campus employment
Federal Work Study job on campus
20.0%
alternative break programs
career workshops
graduate school workshop
15.0%
graduate school advice
field work experience
faculty research project/paper
10.0%
clinical placement
student teaching
5.0%
International cooperative education
attended an academic conference
presented a paper at an academic conference
0.0%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
1
2
63
3
4
Academic Assessment /Office of the Provost
Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (3)
- Overall participation for each activity regardless how the activities are arranged
Compared with Compared with
Overall participation
cooperative education
internship
service learning
community service
on campus employment
Federal Work Study job on campus
alternative break programs
career workshops
graduate school workshop
graduate school advice
field work experience
faculty research project/paper
clinical placement
student teaching
International cooperative education
attended an academic conference
presented a paper at an academic conference
attended a lecture/event with international focus
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
40.4%
39.6%
42.0%
42.5%
40.7%
1.8%
0.5%
53.3%
54.1%
58.8%
60.1%
55.4%
4.7%
1.3%
38.7%
43.3%
39.9%
38.0%
40.6%
-2.7%
-1.9%
45.6%
50.9%
49.0%
47.3%
48.5%
-1.2%
-1.7%
36.5%
38.0%
40.3%
39.0%
38.3%
0.7%
-1.3%
17.8%
20.7%
22.3%
20.0%
20.3%
-0.3%
-2.3%
18.2%
19.4%
20.8%
20.3%
19.5%
0.8%
-0.5%
30.6%
32.9%
32.7%
33.3%
32.1%
1.2%
0.6%
25.5%
27.4%
27.0%
26.0%
26.6%
-0.6%
-1.0%
31.7%
32.7%
35.3%
35.8%
33.2%
2.6%
0.5%
42.9%
43.4%
45.4%
42.0%
43.9%
-1.9%
-3.3%
26.8%
32.9%
34.1%
29.8%
31.3%
-1.5%
-4.3%
18.5%
22.4%
22.5%
20.0%
21.1%
-1.1%
-2.5%
24.1%
28.2%
27.2%
24.1%
26.5%
-2.4%
-3.2%
16.4%
18.7%
21.2%
18.0%
18.8%
-0.8%
-3.3%
28.1%
30.5%
32.9%
31.2%
30.5%
0.8%
-1.6%
18.2%
23.4%
24.6%
21.8%
22.1%
-0.3%
-2.8%
32.4%
37.1%
38.2%
34.6%
35.9%
-1.3%
-3.6%
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Longitudinal Comparisons
PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - Overall participation
(4-year comparisons)
65.0%
cooperative education
internship
service learning
community service
55.0%
on campus employment
Federal Work Study job on campus
alternative break programs
45.0%
career workshops
graduate school workshop
graduate school advice
field work experience
35.0%
faculty research project/paper
clinical placement
student teaching
25.0%
International cooperative education
attended an academic conference
presented a paper at an academic conference
15.0%
attended a lecture/event with international focus
2009
2010
65
2011
2012
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Graduating Senior Survey 2012
Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
Hours worked while attending Ramapo
I did not work while at Ramapo
1 - 8 hours
9 - 16 hours
17 - 24 hours
25 - 34 hours
35 hours
Compared with
Compared with
3-year average
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average)
Pct.Pt.Change
(2012 - 2011)
last year
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
13.2%
13.8%
16.2%
16.7%
14.4%
2.3%
0.5%
11.8%
10.9%
13.5%
12.2%
12.1%
0.1%
-1.3%
26.0%
27.5%
26.7%
24.5%
26.7%
-2.3%
-2.2%
27.7%
24.2%
22.6%
26.2%
24.8%
1.4%
3.6%
12.2%
14.5%
12.7%
11.6%
8.8%
13.1%
-1.5%
-1.1%
8.8%
0.0%
0.5%
9.0%
9.0%
8.3%
30.0%
25.0%
I did not work while at Ramapo
1 - 8 hours
20.0%
15.0%
9 - 16 hours
10.0%
17 - 24 hours
25 - 34 hours
5.0%
35 hours
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
Plans for the next year
2009
2010
2011
2012
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Compared with
Compared with
Previous
3-year average
last year
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2012 - 2011)
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average)
enter the workforce immediately
43.5%
27.4%
27.1%
32.1%
32.7%
-0.5%
5.0%
continue my education
24.4%
24.6%
27.2%
23.4%
25.4%
-2.0%
-3.9%
alternative plans
7.6%
6.5%
6.0%
5.8%
6.7%
-0.9%
-0.2%
Other /undecided
24.5%
41.6%
39.6%
38.7%
35.2%
3.5%
-0.9%
50.0%
45.0%
40.0%
35.0%
enter the workforce immediately
continue my education
30.0%
25.0%
alternative plans
Other /undecided
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART C: ENTERING THE WORKFORCE IMMEDIATELY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Part-Time
Compared with
Compared with
3-year average
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average)
Pct.Pt.Change
(2012 - 2011)
last year
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
38.4%
39.3%
36.8%
39.1%
38.2%
0.9%
2.3%
63.2%
60.9%
61.8%
-0.9%
-2.3%
Compared with
Compared with
61.6%
60.7%
Among those with full-time employment:
Will work at the same job held prior to graduation
Will work at the same job but have been promoted
Will work at job recently obtained
No answer/Missing
Previous
3-year average
last year
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2012 - 2011)
2009
2010
2011
2012
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
Valid Pct.
30.3%
8.1%
3.8%
-3.5%
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average)
21.8%
34.6%
34.6%
38.4%
16.0%
19.8%
19.8%
16.3%
18.5%
-2.2%
56.3%
38.3%
38.3%
43.0%
44.3%
-1.3%
4.8%
5.9%
7.4%
7.4%
2.3%
6.9%
-4.6%
-5.1%
New and existing jobs of those with full-time employment:
60.0%
50.0%
Will work at the same job held prior to graduation
40.0%
Will work at the same job but have been promoted
30.0%
Will work at job recently obtained
No answer/Missing
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Longitudinal Comparisons
Four (4) Year Comparisons
Resources used in finding employment (full-time only)
Compared with Compared with
Applied directly to company
The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
Employment Agency/Recruiter
Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
Online job site /newspaper
Other
2009
Valid Pct.
24.7%
9.6%
5.5%
24.7%
19.2%
16.4%
2010
Valid Pct.
22.2%
13.9%
2.8%
22.2%
13.9%
25.0%
2011
Valid Pct.
30.6%
5.6%
5.6%
22.2%
22.2%
13.9%
2012
Valid Pct.
34.2%
2.6%
5.3%
34.2%
13.2%
10.5%
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
25.8%
8.4%
3.6%
9.7%
-7.1%
-3.0%
4.6%
0.6%
-0.3%
23.0%
11.2%
12.0%
18.4%
-5.3%
-9.0%
18.4%
-7.9%
-3.4%
40.0%
35.0%
Applied directly to company
30.0%
The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
25.0%
Employment Agency/Recruiter
20.0%
Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
15.0%
Online job site /newspaper
10.0%
Other
5.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Four (4) Year Comparisons
What will be your gross annual salary? (full-time only)
Compared with Compared with
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
4.3%
1.7%
1.7%
15.1%
3.9%
4.7%
27.6%
1.0%
-1.4%
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
Less than $20,000
$20,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $39,999
$40,000 - $49,999
3.4%
12.1%
19.8%
5.1%
19.0%
32.9%
4.3%
14.3%
30.0%
2012
Valid Pct.
6.0%
19.0%
28.6%
25.0%
20.3%
25.7%
17.9%
23.7%
-5.8%
-7.8%
$50,000 - $59,999
16.4%
12.7%
17.1%
13.1%
15.4%
-2.3%
-4.0%
23.3%
10.1%
8.6%
15.5%
14.0%
1.5%
6.9%
$60,000 and above
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
Less than $20,000
20.0%
$20,000 - $29,999
15.0%
$30,000 - $39,999
$40,000 - $49,999
10.0%
$50,000 - $59,999
5.0%
$60,000 and above
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Four (4) Year Comparisons
To what extent is this job related to your major field of study? (full-time only)
Compared with Compared with
Directly related
Somewhat related
Not related
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
68.4%
38.8%
43.5%
45.3%
50.2%
-4.9%
1.8%
29.4%
-0.3%
-8.6%
20.4%
5.2%
6.8%
20.5%
30.0%
37.7%
29.1%
11.1%
31.3%
18.8%
25.6%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
Directly related
40.0%
30.0%
Somewhat related
20.0%
Not related
10.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Four (4) Year Comparisons
"Ramapo has prepared me well for my career in this area of employment"
Compared with Compared with
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree + Agree
2009
Valid Pct.
19.0%
64.2%
13.2%
3.5%
2010
Valid Pct.
19.9%
57.8%
18.4%
3.9%
2011
Valid Pct.
18.7%
57.0%
18.7%
5.7%
2012
Valid Pct.
19.5%
60.0%
14.5%
5.9%
2009
83.2%
2010
77.7%
2011
75.6%
2012
79.5%
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
19.2%
0.4%
0.9%
59.7%
0.3%
3.0%
16.8%
-2.2%
-4.1%
4.4%
1.5%
0.2%
3-year average
78.8%
(2012 - average)
0.7%
(2012 - 2011)
3.9%
Strongly Agree + Agree
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART D: CONTINUING EDUCATION
Status of being accepted in a graduate school:
Compared with Compared with
Yes
No
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
37.4%
42.2%
34.5%
41.9%
38.0%
3.8%
7.3%
62.6%
57.8%
65.5%
58.1%
62.0%
-3.8%
-7.3%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
Yes
30.0%
20.0%
No
10.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Four (4) Year Comparisons
"Ramapo has prepared me very well for graduate school"
Compared with Compared with
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree + Agree
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
19.5%
18.9%
18.0%
22.5%
18.8%
3.7%
4.5%
66.7%
-7.3%
-8.2%
67.2%
65.4%
67.5%
59.4%
13.2%
11.4%
11.9%
15.6%
12.1%
3.5%
3.8%
0.0%
4.3%
2.6%
2.5%
2.3%
0.2%
-0.1%
2009
86.7%
2010
84.3%
2011
85.6%
2012
81.9%
3-year average
85.5%
(2012 - average)
-3.7%
(2012 - 2011)
-3.7%
Strongly Agree + Agree
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Four (4) Year Comparisons
PART E: ALTERNATIVE PLANS
"Ramapo has prepared me very well for my plans after graduation"
Compared with Compared with
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree + Agree
3-year average
last year
Previous
3-year average
Pct.pt.change
Pct.Pt.Change
(2009+2010+2011)/3 (2012 - average) (2012 - 2011)
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
18.5%
24.5%
11.6%
10.0%
18.2%
-8.2%
-1.6%
57.4%
57.1%
72.1%
67.5%
62.2%
5.3%
-4.6%
13.4%
1.6%
3.4%
18.5%
10.2%
11.6%
15.0%
5.6%
8.2%
4.7%
7.5%
6.2%
1.3%
2.8%
2009
75.9%
2010
81.6%
2011
83.7%
2012
77.5%
3-year average
80.4%
(2012 - average)
-2.9%
(2012 - 2011)
-6.2%
Strongly Agree + Agree
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
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LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
(between the current survey and a previous version)
Five (5) Year Comparisons
Compared with
4-year average
Pct.pt.change
(2012 - average)
Compared with
last year
Pct.Pt.Change
(2012 - 2011)
2007-08
Valid Pct.
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
Previous
4-year average
(2007-08 to 2011)/4
I received high quality instruction
89.0%
94.2%
95.2%
92.1%
91.5%
92.6%
-1.1%
-0.6%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
68.5%
75.3%
72.7%
72.5%
72.0%
72.2%
-0.3%
-0.5%
Strongly Agree/Agree
The advising center was very helpful
56.6%
72.4%
70.5%
64.7%
67.4%
66.1%
1.3%
2.6%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
72.3%
83.2%
77.7%
75.6%
79.5%
77.2%
2.3%
3.9%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
74.4%
86.8%
84.3%
85.6%
81.9%
82.8%
-0.9%
-3.7%
Most students were serious about learning
70.9%
78.0%
80.6%
77.8%
78.0%
76.8%
1.2%
0.2%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
89.9%
93.5%
94.5%
93.4%
93.3%
92.8%
0.4%
-0.1%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
89.3%
94.1%
94.0%
93.0%
89.8%
92.6%
-2.8%
-3.2%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
85.2%
89.7%
91.3%
88.1%
87.1%
88.6%
-1.5%
-0.9%
I felt safe while on campus
93.1%
97.3%
97.7%
95.8%
96.5%
96.0%
0.5%
0.7%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
81.1%
89.1%
91.2%
80.1%
79.4%
85.4%
-6.0%
-0.7%
100.0%
I received high quality instruction
95.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
90.0%
The advising center was very helpful
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
85.0%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
80.0%
Most students were serious about learning
75.0%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
70.0%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
65.0%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
60.0%
I felt safe while on campus
55.0%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
2007-08
2009
2010
2011
2012
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LONGITUDINAL COMPARISON OF COMPARABLE ITEMS
(between the current survey and a previous version)
Ten (10) Year Comparisons
Strongly Agree/Agree
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
2007-08
Valid Pct.
2009
Valid Pct.
2010
Valid Pct.
2011
Valid Pct.
2012
Valid Pct.
Previous
9-year average
(2001-02 to 2011)/9
Compared with
9-year average
Pct.pt.change
(2012 - average)
I received high quality instruction
86.6%
88.9%
89.2%
90.3%
92.7%
89.0%
94.2%
95.2%
92.1%
91.5%
90.9%
0.6%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
73.7%
65.4%
70.7%
72.3%
71.3%
68.5%
75.3%
72.7%
72.5%
72.0%
71.4%
0.6%
The advising center was very helpful
66.1%
64.0%
64.9%
72.1%
63.3%
56.6%
72.4%
70.5%
64.7%
67.4%
66.1%
1.3%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
69.8%
70.5%
70.9%
69.3%
71.3%
72.3%
83.2%
77.7%
75.6%
79.5%
73.4%
6.1%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
72.9%
75.4%
77.4%
73.8%
76.7%
74.4%
86.8%
84.3%
85.6%
81.9%
78.6%
3.3%
Most students were serious about learning
72.2%
67.4%
66.0%
69.8%
71.4%
70.9%
78.0%
80.6%
77.8%
78.0%
72.7%
5.3%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
90.0%
91.2%
92.1%
94.3%
92.1%
89.9%
93.5%
94.5%
93.4%
93.3%
92.3%
0.9%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
92.6%
88.9%
93.1%
92.7%
91.8%
89.3%
94.1%
94.0%
93.0%
89.8%
92.2%
-2.4%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
88.9%
84.6%
86.9%
86.4%
87.0%
85.2%
89.7%
91.3%
88.1%
87.1%
87.6%
-0.5%
I felt safe while on campus
94.1%
95.0%
95.1%
95.7%
95.7%
93.1%
97.3%
97.7%
95.8%
96.5%
95.5%
1.0%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
88.2%
87.6%
82.5%
90.0%
88.2%
81.1%
89.1%
91.2%
80.1%
79.4%
86.4%
-7.1%
100.0%
I received high quality instruction
95.0%
My faculty advisor was very helpful
The advising center was very helpful
90.0%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for employment
85.0%
Ramapo /my major prepared me well for graduate school
80.0%
Most students were serious about learning
75.0%
People from different racial/ethnic groups got along
70.0%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
65.0%
I felt safe while on campus
60.0%
I will recommend Ramapo to others
55.0%
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2007-08
2009
2010
2011
2012
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Appendix A:
Survey Response Rates and Representativeness of Survey Respondents
Appendix A-1: Survey Response Rates
Number
Mailed/contacted
Number
Undeliverable
Number of
Usable Surveys
Survey Response
Rate [1]
1996-97
781
8
152
19.7%
1997-98
787
3
170
21.7%
1998-99
762
7
209
27.7%
1999-00
783
10
272
35.2%
2000-01
820
22
278
34.8%
2001-02
903
14
274
30.8%
2002-03
1005
10
300
30.2%
2003-04
1043
15
310
30.2%
2004-05
1098
12
332
30.6%
2005-06
1160
18
330
28.9%
2007-08
1366
7
449
33.0%
Class of 2009 [2]
1202
713
59.3%
Class of 2010
1320
753
57.0%
Class of 2011
1407
712
50.6%
Class of 2012
1415
685
48.4%
396
35.9%
Academic Year
Means
1057
11
[1] The response rate equals the number of usable surveys divided by the total number of surveys mailed
minus the number of undeliverable surveys.
[2] Starting from 2009, survey population is defined by calendar year of graduation (01/2009, 05/2009, and 08/2009) instead of academic year (08/2008, 01/2009, and 05/2009)
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Appendix A-2: Response Rates by School by Major
School
AI
CA
SB
SS
TS
Major
American Studies
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies - contract major
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language Studies
School Total:
Visual Arts
Contemporary Arts
Communication Arts
Music
Theater
School Total:
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
International Business
Information Systems
School Total:
Environmental Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science
Social Work
School Total:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engeering Physics
Environmental Science
Integrated Science Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
School Total:
Majors with 2 or less respondents
TOTAL:
Total
Population
Survey
Respondents
Response
Rate
4
54
33
3
61
15
11
181
22
39
152
35
15
263
89
197
3
11
14
314
26
51
225
25
29
33
389
12
90
5
19
5
10
3
18
103
265
3
26
17
3
34
7
5
95
11
24
78
16
6
135
45
78
0
6
4
133
9
27
98
13
11
17
175
5
60
3
5
3
5
0
11
54
146
75.0%
48.1%
51.5%
100.0%
55.7%
46.7%
45.5%
52.5%
50.0%
61.5%
51.3%
45.7%
40.0%
51.3%
50.6%
39.6%
0.0%
54.5%
28.6%
42.4%
34.6%
52.9%
43.6%
52.0%
37.9%
51.5%
45.0%
41.7%
66.7%
60.0%
26.3%
60.0%
50.0%
0.0%
61.1%
52.4%
55.1%
3
1
33.3%
1,415
685
48.4%
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Appendix A-3: Representativeness of Survey Respondents
Representativeness by Age
Age Category
24 or younger
25 to 29
30 to 39
40 or older
Missing
Totals
Total Population
Number
Percent
1164
82%
158
11%
56
4%
37
3%
0
1415
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
577
84%
563
1.83
68
10%
76
24
4%
27
16
2%
18
0
685
df=3
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
Representativeness by Sex
Total Population
Sex
Female
Male
Missing
Totals
Number
822
593
0
Percent
58%
42%
Survey Respondents
Number
429
256
0
1415
Expected
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
63%
398
5.79
37%
287
685
df=1
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
Yes
No
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Representativeness by Ethnicity
Ethnic Category
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
Asian, non-Hispanic
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
White, non-Hispanic
Hispanic/Latino of any race
Two or more races
Race and Ethnicity unknown
Totals
Total Population
Number
Percent
3
0%
58
4%
76
5%
4
0%
1070
76%
137
10%
29
2%
38
3%
1415
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
1
0%
1
4.76
24
4%
28
43
6%
37
3
0%
2
524
76%
518
65
9%
66
13
2%
14
2%
18
12
685
df=7
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
Cumulative GPA
GPA Category
<2.50
2.50 - 2.99
3.00 - 3.49
3.50 - 3.99
Total Population
Number
Percent
168
12%
379
27%
463
33%
397
28%
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
63
9%
81
11.44
170
25%
183
221
32%
224
226
33%
192
4.00
8
Missing
0
0
1415
685
Totals
1%
5
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
1%
4
df=4
Yes
No
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Representativeness by School
School
American and International Studies
Contemporary Arts
Anisfield School of Business
Social Science and Human Services
Theoretical and Applied Sciences
Missing
Totals
Total Population
Number
Percent
13%
181
19%
263
22%
314
28%
390
19%
267
0
1415
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Percent Frequencies Chi-Square
95
14%
88
6.50
135
20%
127
133
19%
152
176
26%
189
146
21%
129
0
685
df=4
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
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PART A: ACADEMICS AND CAMPUS CLIMATE
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
I received high quality instruction in all or most
courses
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I learned a lot in all or most of my courses
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The courses in my major were rigorous and
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My faculty advisor was very helpful
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The Advisement center was very helpful
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I was able to get the classes I needed for my
major
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I found most students were serious about learning
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People from different racial/ethnic backgrounds
got along well
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I grew as a person culturally, socially and ethically
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I felt comfortable here and I had a sense of
belonging
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I felt safe while on campus
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I will recommend Ramapo to other potential
students
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If given the chance, I would choose Ramapo again
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PART B: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Indicate your participation in the following and how it was
arranged.
Please put a check on any item that applies to you.
Cahill
Personal
School /Faculty
Other
Center
Contact
cooperative education
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internship
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service learning
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community service
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on campus employment
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Federal Work Study job on campus
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alternative break programs
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career workshops
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graduate school workshop
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graduate school advice
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field work experience
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faculty research project/paper
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clinical placement
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student teaching
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international cooperative education
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attended an academic conference
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presented a paper at an academic
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attended a lecture/event with
international focus
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Did you work while attending Ramapo?
If so, on average how many hours a week did you work?
j I did not work while at Ramapo
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j 1 - 8 hours
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j 9 - 16 hours
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j 17 - 24 hours
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j 25 - 34 hours
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j 35 hours +
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What are your current plans for next year?
j enter the workforce immediately
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j continue my education
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j alternative plans
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j other /undecided
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PART C: ENTERING THE WORKFORCE IMMEDIATELY
What is your employment status?
j Full - Time
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j Part - Time
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j I don't have a job yet *
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* Please skip the following items on this page if you don't have a job yet.
What is your job title?
What is the name of your employer?
Which statement best reflects your employment plans?
j Will work at the same job held prior to graduation
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j Will work at the same job, but have been promoted
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j Will work at job recently obtained
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Which of the following resources assisted you in finding your present
employment?
j Applied directly to company
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j The Cahill Center (job fairs, online resources)
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j Employment Agency/Recruiter
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j Networking (contact through family, faculty, friend)
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j Online job site /newspaper
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j Other
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If you selected 'Other' above, please specify:
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What field best represents your area of employment?
j Arts
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j Business/Private Industry
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j Communications
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j Education
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j Science
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j Government
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j Technology
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j Nursing
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j Other Health Professions
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j International Business/Relations
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j Medicine
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j Social Services
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j Non-Profit Management
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j Legal
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j Other
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my career in this area of employment
j Strongly Agree
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j Agree
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j Disagree
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j Strongly Disagree
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What will be your gross annual salary?
(Note: there are ranges and salary information is never listed in direct contact
with an individual)
j Less than $20,000
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j $20,000 - $24,999
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j $25,000 - $29,999
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j $30,000 - $34,999
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j $35,000 - 39,999
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j $40,000 - $44,999
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j $45,000 - $49,999
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j $50,000 - $54,999
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j $55,000 - $59,999
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j $60,000 and above
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To what extent is this job related to your major field of study?
j Directly related
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j Somewhat related
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j Not related
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I am going to:
j work in New Jersey
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j work outside of New Jersey but remain in the Tri-State area
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j work outside of Tri-State area
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Name of city:
Did you attend one of Ramapo's Job Fairs?
j Yes
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j No
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PART D: CONTINUING EDUCATION
What field of study do you plan to pursue?
Please list in the text box below the graduate schools to which
you have applied and have been accepted
Please list in the text box below the graduate schools to which
you have applied and are still waiting for decision
Which graduate school do you expect to attend?
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What degree or certificate would result from the program you plan to enter?
j Second Bachelor's Degree
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j Master's Degree
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j Ph.D. /Ed.D. /Psy.D.
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j MSW
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j J.D.
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j M.D. or D.O.
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j DNP
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j PT
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j Certificate /Licensure
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Other
Did you attend a Graduate School Day while you were a student?
j Yes
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j No
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for graduate school.
j Strongly Agree
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j Agree
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j Disagree
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j Strongly Disagree
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PART E: ALTERNATIVE PLANS
Please describe your alternative plans after graduation
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Ramapo has prepared me very well for my plans after graduation.
j Strongly Agree
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j Agree
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j Disagree
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j Strongly Disagree
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PART F: UNDECIDED
If you are undecided on next year's plans, which of the following
best describes your situation?
I would like to go to graduate school, but:
c I do not think I can afford it right now
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c I would like to have work experience before applying
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c I am unsure of what I would study
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c Personal /Family demands prevent me from doing so now
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Other
I am planning on entering the workforce, but:
c I have not begun interviewing yet
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c I have not received an offer yet
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c I am unsure of what Kind of work I am best suited for
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c I am working now, but keeping my options open
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Other
I am planning taking the summer off and deciding in September
j Yes
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j No
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FINAL QUESTIONS
What is the highest degree or certificate you hope to complete in your life
time?
j bachelor's
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j master's
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j doctoral degree
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j other
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If you selected 'Other' above, please specify:
What did you like best about Ramapo College?
What would you change about Ramapo College?
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