2008 FOUR-YEAR ALUMNI SURVEY
UNIVERSITY SUMMARY REPORT
Prepared by:
Steven Hawks
Bryan Kracht
Will Weyhrauch
Office of Assessment
Kansas State University
January, 2009
ABOUT THE 2008 FOUR-YEAR ALUMNI SURVEY
•
Surveys were sent electronically to alumni who graduated in December 2003, May 2004, and
August 2004 for whom e-mail addresses were provided by the Alumni Association.
• The Office of Assessment obtained e-mail addresses for 1,537 graduates; 170 were
undeliverable.
•
The overall response rate was 46% (630 out of 1,367).
•
This report consists of frequencies on each question and statistically significant differences by
gender and survey year from the 2008 Four-Year Alumni survey.
i
Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1
SELECTION OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ................................................................... 5
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES POST K-STATE.................................................................. 10
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES ............................................................................................... 12
INVOLVEMENT WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY ................................................................... 17
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER.............................................. 23
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY YEAR ................................................... 32
ii
List of Tables
Page
TABLE 1
Demographic Information..................................................................................... 1
TABLE 2
Alumni’s Major..................................................................................................... 2
TABLE 3
Alumni Who Transferred Credits ......................................................................... 2
TABLE 4
Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred............. 2
TABLE 5
Graduated with an Undergraduate Certificate and/or Minor(s) ............................ 3
TABLE 6
Present Residence ................................................................................................. 3
TABLE 7
Satisfaction with K-State ...................................................................................... 5
TABLE 8
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State .......................................... 5
TABLE 9
More or Less Emphasis......................................................................................... 8
TABLE 10
Preparation for Graduate School........................................................................... 10
TABLE 11
Non-Degree Educational Programs ...................................................................... 10
TABLE 12
Advanced Degree.................................................................................................. 11
TABLE 13
Supplemental Learning Post K-State .................................................................... 11
TABLE 14
Employed Since Graduation ................................................................................. 12
TABLE 15
Alumni who Benefited from a Certificate and/or Minor(s) .................................. 12
TABLE 16
Type of Organization Alumni’s are Employed..................................................... 12
TABLE 17
Salary .................................................................................................................... 13
TABLE 18
Job Relationship to Major ..................................................................................... 14
TABLE 19
Job not Related to Major....................................................................................... 14
TABLE 20
Job Skill Requirements ......................................................................................... 14
TABLE 21
Satisfaction with Present Position......................................................................... 15
TABLE 22
Community Involvement ...................................................................................... 17
TABLE 23
Public Participation ............................................................................................... 19
TABLE 24
Public Participation Not Available ....................................................................... 20
TABLE 25
Leisure Activities .................................................................................................. 20
TABLE 26
Recommendation of K-State................................................................................. 22
TABLE 27
Significant Differences in Demographic Information (by Gender) ...................... 23
TABLE 28
Significant Differences in Transferring Credits to K-State .................................. 23
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Page
TABLE 29
Significant Differences in Involvement with Non-Degree Educational
Programs (by Gender) ........................................................................................... 23
TABLE 30
Significant Differences in Receiving Advanced Degrees (by Gender) ................ 24
TABLE 31
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender)...................................................... 24
TABLE 32
Significant Differences in Choice of Starting Over at K-State (by Gender) ........ 24
TABLE 33
Significant Differences in Emphasis at K-State (by Gender) ............................... 26
TABLE 34
Significant Differences in Employment since Graduation (by Gender) ............... 26
TABLE 35
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender)...................................................... 26
TABLE 36
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender) ................. 27
TABLE 37
Significant Differences in Relationship of Employment to Major (by Gender)... 28
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Advantages of Certificates and Minor(s) (by Gender) 28
TABLE 39
Significant Differences in Giving to Charitable Organizations (by Gender)........ 28
TABLE 40
Significant Differences in Community Participation (by Gender) ....................... 29
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in Leisure Activities (by Gender) .................................... 29
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in Your K-State Experience Toward Leisure
Activities (by Gender)........................................................................................... 30
TABLE 43
Significant Differences in Volunteering (by Gender)........................................... 31
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Enrollment by College (by Year)................................ 32
TABLE 45
Significant Differences in Demographic Information (by Year) .......................... 32
TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Advantages of Certificates and Minor(s) (by Year) ... 32
TABLE 47
Significant Differences in Non-Degree Educational Programs (by Year)............ 33
TABLE 48
Significant Differences in Choice of Starting Over at K-State (by Year)............. 33
TABLE 49
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Year)....................................... 34
TABLE 50
Significant Differences in Relationship of Employment to Major (by Year)....... 34
TABLE 51
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Year) ..................... 35
TABLE 52
Significant Differences in Leisure Activities (by Year) ....................................... 35
APPENDIX A
2008 Four-Year Alumni Survey...................................................................... 36
iv
INTRODUCTION
TABLE 1
Demographic Information
N
Percentage
Gender
Male
Female
Total
297
333
630
47.1
52.9
100.0
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
Total
622
8
630
98.7
1.3
100.0
Ethnicity/Race
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black, Non-Hispanic
Hispanic,/Spanish/Latin American
Mexican/Mexican American
White/Non-Hispanic
Multiracial
Other
No Response
Total
2
8
8
8
5
582
3
1
13
630
0.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
0.8
92.4
0.5
0.2
2.1
100.0
19
172
222
184
33
630
3.0
27.3
35.2
29.2
5.2
100.0
Age
Under 26
26
27
28 - 32
Over 32
Total
1
TABLE 2
Alumni’s Major(s)
What was your undergraduate major?
College of Agriculture
College of Architecture
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Ecology
College of Technology & Aviation
Total
N
75
54
163
142
49
83
43
22
631
Percentage
11.9
8.6
25.8
22.5
7.8
13.2
6.8
3.5
100.0
13
3
22
15
4
3
5
5
70
18.6
4.3
31.4
21.4
5.7
4.3
7.1
7.1
100.0
N
432
198
630
Percentage
68.6
31.4
100.0
What was your second major (if applicable)?
College of Agriculture
College of Architecture
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Ecology
College of Technology & Aviation
Total
TABLE 3
Alumni Who Transferred Credits
Did you transfer credit to K-State from another college or university?
Yes
No
Total
TABLE 4
Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred
A two year college
Another Kansas 4 year public university
An out-of-state 4 year public university
A private 4 year college or university
Other
1-20
196
44
22
26
25
21-30
49
8
6
9
9
31-40
38
5
5
2
2
41-60
27
1
4
1
2
61 +
30
2
7
1
4
2
TABLE 5
Graduated with an undergraduate certificate and/or minor(s)
Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor(s)?
Yes
No
Total
N
339
292
631
Percentage
53.7
46.3
100.0
N
6
4
15
27
10
4
2
1
10
1
5
343
3
4
1
1
4
2
4
52
13
4
3
7
4
1
6
10
1
4
4
8
39
2
5
3
Percentage
1.0
0.6
2.4
4.3
1.6
0.6
0.3
0.2
1.6
0.2
0.8
54.4
0.5
0.6
0.2
0.2
0.6
0.3
0.6
8.3
8.1
0.6
0.5
1.1
0.6
0.2
1.0
1.6
0.2
0.6
0.6
1.3
6.2
0.3
0.8
0.5
TABLE 6
Present Residence
Present residence:
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
3
TABLE 6 (cont.)
Present Residence
Present residence:
Washington, D.C.
Wisconsin
Outside the U.S.
Total
N
1
3
13
630
Percentage
0.2
0.5
2.1
100.0
4
SELECTION OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
TABLE 7
Satisfaction with K-State
If you could start over, would you still choose to:
Attend K-State?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Total
N
Percentage
1
13
22
183
396
615
0.2
2.1
3.6
29.8
64.4
100.0
Graduate with same first major?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Total
30
107
68
224
186
615
4.9
17.4
11.1
36.4
30.2
100.0
Graduate with same second major?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Does not apply
Total
13
20
78
41
38
425
615
2.1
3.3
12.7
6.7
6.2
69.1
100.0
TABLE 8
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Increasing knowledge and understanding in an academic field
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
3
32
227
333
0.5
5.4
38.2
56.0
5
TABLE 8 (cont.)
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Gaining knowledge, technical skills and/or competence required for a
job/career
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
9
62
255
269
1.5
10.4
42.9
45.2
Developing skills in leading or participating in groups or teams
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
4
84
236
271
0.7
14.1
39.7
45.5
Gaining knowledge that will enrich your daily life or make you a more
complete person
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
7
84
236
268
1.2
14.1
39.7
45.0
Becoming independent, self-reliant, and responsible
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
6
51
193
345
1.0
8.6
32.4
58.0
Developing an understanding and awareness of yourself (interests,
abilities, values, needs, etc.)
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
12
64
243
276
2.0
10.8
40.8
46.4
Becoming a more satisfied, responsible family member
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
59
129
237
170
9.9
21.7
39.8
28.6
Becoming more aware of world issues and pressing social, political, and
economic problems
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
43
163
248
141
7.2
27.4
41.7
23.7
6
TABLE 8 (cont.)
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Thinking critically, problem-solving
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
3
48
252
292
0.5
8.1
42.4
49.1
Identifying a sense of values and priorities in life
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
27
105
239
224
4.5
17.6
40.2
37.6
Developing lasting friendships and personal ties
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
18
72
173
332
3.0
12.1
29.1
55.8
Handling personal/family finances and consumer issues
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
52
165
244
134
8.7
27.7
41.0
22.5
Increasing your intellectual curiosity
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
7
63
263
262
1.2
10.6
44.2
44.0
Caring for your mental/physical health
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
62
143
249
141
10.4
24.0
41.8
23.7
Organizing time effectively
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
16
82
280
217
2.7
13.8
47.1
36.5
Increasing a commitment to public service
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
67
211
210
107
11.3
35.5
35.3
18.0
7
TABLE 8 (cont.)
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Developing satisfying leisure time activities
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
51
159
234
151
8.6
26.7
39.3
25.4
Becoming more willing to consider opposing points of view
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
21
99
305
170
3.5
16.6
51.3
28.6
Interacting and working effectively with people from different
racial/ethnic backgrounds
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
34
120
259
182
5.7
20.2
43.5
30.6
Locating and evaluating information sources
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
14
90
281
210
2.4
15.1
47.2
35.3
TABLE 9
More or Less Emphasis
Looking back on your college experience, do you believe (less, the
same or more) emphasis should have been placed on:
Written communications skills
Less
Same
More
N
Percentage
13
400
179
2.2
67.6
30.2
Oral communications skills
Less
Same
More
4
310
278
0.7
52.4
47.0
Mathematical skills
Less
Same
More
32
452
108
5.4
76.4
18.2
8
TABLE 9 (cont.)
More or Less Emphasis
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Computer skills
Less
Same
More
N
Percentage
4
290
298
0.7
49.0
50.3
Problem-solving skills
Less
Same
More
3
354
235
0.5
59.8
39.7
Learning to think and reason
Less
Same
More
0
347
245
0.0
58.6
41.4
Understanding and relating to people
Less
Same
More
10
370
212
1.7
62.5
35.8
Background in natural sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, physics)
Less
Same
More
87
422
83
14.7
71.3
14.0
Background in social sciences (e.g. economics, sociology, psychology)
Less
Same
More
42
403
147
7.1
68.1
24.8
Background in humanities and fine arts (e.g. art, music, history)
Less
Same
More
89
398
105
15.0
67.2
17.7
Theory courses related to my major
Less
Same
More
70
389
133
11.8
65.7
22.5
Application courses related to my major(s)
Less
Same
More
5
249
338
0.8
42.1
57.1
9
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES POST K-STATE
TABLE 10
Preparation for Graduate School
How would you rate the quality of your K-State undergraduate
preparation for graduate education?
Inadequate
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
N
Percentage
4
16
82
79
181
2.2
8.8
45.3
43.6
100.0
TABLE 11
Non-degree Educational Programs
Have you been involved in non-degree education programs?
Professional development/updating
No
Yes, One or Two
Yes, More than Two
Total
N
Percentage
311
185
127
623
49.9
29.7
20.4
100.0
Personal interest
No
Yes, One or Two
Yes, More than Two
Total
412
166
45
623
66.1
26.6
7.2
100.0
Learning new job skills
No
Yes, One or Two
Yes, More than Two
Total
326
197
100
623
52.3
31.6
16.1
100.0
Others
No
Yes, One or Two
Yes, More than Two
Total
510
87
26
623
81.9
14.0
4.2
100.0
10
TABLE 12
Advanced Degree
Have you received an advanced degree since graduating from KSU?
No, I have not attended/graduated professional school
No, but I'm currently in graduate school
Yes
Total
N
437
86
100
623
Percentage
70.1
13.8
16.1
100.0
N
Percentage
461
87
548
84.1
15.9
100.0
TABLE 13
Supplemental Learning Post K-State
Have you participated in special learning opportunities in order to
compensate for something that should have been provided in your
KSU undergraduate program?
No
Yes
Total
11
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
TABLE 14
Employed Since Graduation
Have you been employed since your graduation from K-State?
Yes
No
Total
N
578
14
592
Percentage
97.6
2.4
100.0
TABLE 15
Alumni who Benefited from a Certificate and/or Minor(s)
Did your certificate or minor(s) give you an advantage when
applying for jobs?
Yes
No
Total
N
Percentage
229
110
339
67.6
32.4
100.0
TABLE 16
Type of Organization Alumni’s are Employed
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?
Agriculture
Animal care
Architecture
Child care
Communications
Computer services
Construction
Education
Finance/Insurance
Hospitality/Food services
Government
Healthcare
Legal services
N
28
5
44
15
2
6
4
30
82
14
42
12
40
Percentage
4.9
0.9
7.7
2.6
0.3
1.0
0.7
5.2
14.3
2.4
7.3
2.1
7.0
12
TABLE 16 (cont.)
Type of Organization Alumni’s are Employed
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?
Manufacturing
Media
Military
Non-profit
Professional services
Public relations
Recreation/Fitness
Retail/Sales
Social services
Technology
Other
Total
N
10
24
36
5
17
26
14
16
7
5
78
572
Percentage
1.7
4.2
6.3
0.9
3.0
4.5
2.4
2.8
1.2
0.9
13.6
100.0
TABLE 17
Salary
What is your annual salary?
Less than $20,000
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
$90,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Total
First Position
N
Percentage
51
8.8
185
32.1
185
32.1
93
16.1
45
7.8
9
1.6
3
0.5
1
0.2
0
0.0
5
0.9
577
100.0
Current Position
N
Percentage
40
6.9
41
7.1
126
21.8
128
22.2
96
16.6
57
9.9
38
6.6
18
3.1
10
1.7
23
4.0
577
100.0
13
TABLE 18
Job Relationship to Major
How closely is your job related to your undergraduate field of
study?
Major 1
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
N
Percentage
90
153
333
576
15.6
26.6
57.8
100.0
Major 2
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
44
33
25
102
43.1
32.4
24.5
100.0
TABLE 19
Job Not Related to Major
If you indicated that your job is not related or only somewhat related to your major,
what is the principle reason?
N
I looked, but could not find a job closely related to my major
My major had no direct connection with specific employment opportunities
I confined my job search to a specific city or region
My job search was limited due to a need to match my career interest with someone else's
I developed new career interests after leaving college
The jobs in my field did not pay well
The jobs in my field did not offer opportunities for advancement
I found an exceptional opportunity in an unrelated field
Others
32
36
44
10
59
23
6
44
51
TABLE 20
Job Skill Requirements
What types of skills does your job require (check all that apply)
A computer
Conducting research
Extensive training
Math skills
Problem solving/Analytical reasoning
Speaking to a group
Use of specialized machinery
Use of specialized software
Working with a diverse group of people
Writing reports, memos, papers, publications, etc.
N
547
315
247
338
517
415
133
399
484
385
14
TABLE 21
Satisfaction with Present Position
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present
job:
N
Percentage
Salary/benefits
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
22
80
119
266
90
3.8
13.9
20.6
46.1
15.6
Location
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
15
35
103
209
215
2.6
6.1
17.9
36.2
37.3
Opportunity to use your qualifications
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
16
50
104
226
181
2.8
8.7
18.0
39.2
31.4
Opportunity to advance
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
20
71
138
189
159
3.5
12.3
23.9
32.8
27.6
Prestige/recognition
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
24
64
172
201
116
4.2
11.1
29.8
34.8
20.1
Interest/challenge of work
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
20
43
114
212
188
3.5
7.5
19.8
36.7
32.6
Working conditions
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
15
35
122
215
190
2.6
6.1
21.1
37.3
32.9
15
TABLE 21 (cont.)
Satisfaction with Present Position
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present
job:
Opportunity to learn
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
N
Percentage
11
34
94
229
209
1.9
5.9
16.3
39.7
36.2
16
INVOLVEMENT WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY
TABLE 22
Community Involvement
N
Percentage
What percentage of your gross income goes to charitable
organizations (including religious groups)?
None
1-5%
6-10%
More than 10%
Total
129
376
58
27
590
21.9
63.7
9.8
4.6
100.0
How often do you vote in local, state or national elections?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Usually
Always
Total
29
47
98
261
155
590
4.9
8.0
16.6
44.2
26.3
100.0
Have you contributed time or money to support a political candidate
or issue?
No
Yes, once or twice
Yes, three or more times
Total
491
76
23
590
83.2
12.9
3.9
100.0
To what degree did your undergraduate experiences contribute to
your interest and motivation to become involved in community
activities?
Not at all
Slightly
Quite a bit
Very Much
Total
177
288
105
20
590
30.0
48.8
17.8
3.4
100.0
17
TABLE 22 (cont.)
Community Involvement
N
Percentage
To what degree did your KSU undergraduate experiences contribute
to your current leisure interests?
Not at all
Slightly
Quite a bit
Very Much
Total
128
309
120
24
581
22.0
53.2
20.7
4.1
100.0
Have you been a member of a volunteer group devoted to serving
members of the community (e.g., scouts, League of Women Voters,
hospice, 4-H, religious organizations, hospital volunteer, volunteer
coach?)
No
Yes
Total
315
234
549
57.4
42.6
100.0
Have you been a member of a community service group?
No
Yes
Total
480
66
546
87.9
12.1
100.0
Have you been appointed to serve on a city, county, state, or federal
committee or commission?
No
Yes
Total
534
14
548
97.4
2.6
100.0
Have you been elected to any city, county, state, or federal office(s)?
No
Yes
Total
548
2
550
99.6
0.4
100.0
Have you participated in special learning activities related to any of
the activities listed above?
No
Yes
Total
512
30
542
94.5
5.5
100.0
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TABLE 23
Public Participation
In the past twelve months, how often have you participated in the
following activities?
N
Percentage
Attended plays/dramas
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
283
212
61
15
10
48.7
36.5
10.5
2.6
1.7
Attended concerts/recitals
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
160
252
105
36
28
27.5
43.4
18.1
6.2
4.8
Attended athletic events
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
57
110
122
94
198
9.8
18.9
21.0
16.2
34.1
Visited museums, galleries, zoos
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
99
218
162
68
34
17.0
37.5
27.9
11.7
5.9
Attended lectures
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
283
158
74
25
41
48.7
27.2
12.7
4.3
7.1
Performed: music, drama, art
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
478
50
26
8
19
82.3
8.6
4.5
1.4
3.3
Traveled to new places
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
57
182
175
82
85
9.8
31.3
30.1
14.1
14.6
19
TABLE 23 (cont.)
Public Participation
In the past twelve months, how often have you participated in the
following activities?
Gone to the movies
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
10 or more times
N
Percentage
53
140
151
103
134
9.1
24.1
26.0
17.7
23.1
TABLE 24
Public Participation Not Available
Referring back to the previous question, please mark activities that are rarely or
never available in your community
Plays/dramas
Concerts/recitals
Athletic events
Museums, galleries, zoos
Lectures
Music, drama, art
Opportunities to travel to new places
Movies
N
73
70
24
71
113
81
53
20
TABLE 25
Leisure Activities
How often do you participate in the following activities for leisure
N
Percentage
Reading for general information
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
19
97
227
238
3.3
16.7
39.1
41.0
Reading for pleasure
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
47
141
160
233
8.1
24.3
27.5
40.1
20
TABLE 25 (cont.)
Leisure Activities
How often do you participate in the following activities for leisure
N
Percentage
Watching public television
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
56
232
173
120
9.6
39.9
29.8
20.7
Watching other television
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
17
61
174
329
2.9
10.5
29.9
56.6
Participating in a study or group discussion
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
240
182
98
61
41.3
31.3
16.9
10.5
Creative hobbies (arts, woodworking, pottery, etc.)
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
137
176
153
115
23.6
30.3
26.3
19.8
Sports/fitness activities
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
19
118
189
255
3.3
20.3
32.5
43.9
Using library resources
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
189
227
104
61
32.5
39.1
17.9
10.5
Participation in family activities
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
22
72
191
296
3.8
12.4
32.9
50.9
Outdoor recreation (gardening, camping, lawn care, etc.)
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
32
106
194
249
5.5
18.2
33.4
42.9
21
TABLE 25 (cont.)
Leisure Activities
How often do you participate in the following activities for leisure
N
Percentage
Watching movies
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
8
129
237
207
1.4
22.2
40.8
35.6
Using the Internet
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
1
7
54
519
0.2
1.2
9.3
89.3
Computer and video games
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
198
183
115
85
34.1
31.5
19.8
14.6
TABLE 26
Recommendation of K-State
Would you recommend K-State to a potential student?
Yes
No
Total
N
Percentage
557
9
566
98.4
1.6
100.0
22
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER
TABLE 27
Significant Differences in Demographic Information (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
Ethnicity/Race*
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black, Non-Hispanic
Hispanic,/Spanish/Latin American
Mexican/Mexican American
White/Non-Hispanic
Multiracial
Other
No Response
0.7
1.3
1.0
0.3
0.3
92.3
0.3
0.0
3.7
0.0
1.2
1.5
2.1
1.2
92.5
0.6
0.3
0.6
Age*
Under 26
26
27
28 - 32
Over 32
1.0
18.2
36.0
38.4
6.4
4.8
35.4
34.5
21.0
4.2
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 28
Significant Differences in Transferring Credits to K-State (by Gender)
Did you transfer credit to K-State from another college or university:
Yes
No
Male
Female
Percentages
63.6
73.0
36.4
27.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 29
Significant Differences in Involvement with Non-Degree Educational
Programs (by Gender)
Male
Have you been involved in non-degree education programs?*
No
Yes, one or two
Yes, more than two
73.0
20.8
6.1
Female
Percentages
60.0
31.8
8.2
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 30
Significant Differences in Receiving Advanced Degrees (by Gender)
Male
Have you received an advanced degree since graduating from K-State?*
Yes
No, but I am currently enrolled in graduate school
No, I have not attended/graduated professional school
Female
Percentages
12.3
10.2
77.5
19.4
17.0
63.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 31
Significant Differences in Choice of Starting Over at K-State (by Gender)
If you could start over, would you still choose to:
Male
Graduate with same second major*
Definitely no
Probably no
Uncertain
Probably yes
Definitely yes
Does not apply
2.4
4.5
17.3
5.5
4.8
65.4
Female
Percentages
1.8
2.1
8.6
7.7
7.4
72.4
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 32
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Gender)
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your growth
in each of the following areas?
Male
Female
Percentages
Developing skills in leading or participating in groups or teams*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
0.0
14.1
45.5
40.4
1.3
14.2
34.6
50.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
24
TABLE 32 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Gender)
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your growth
in each of the following areas?
Male
Female
Percentages
Gaining knowledge that will enrich your daily life or make you a more
complete person*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
0.7
18.1
40.1
41.2
1.6
10.7
39.3
48.4
Becoming a more satisfied, responsible family member*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
9.0
27.4
39.7
23.8
10.7
16.7
39.9
32.7
Identifying a sense of values and priorities in life*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
4.0
23.1
40.4
32.5
5.0
12.9
39.9
42.1
Organizing time effectively*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
1.8
16.6
50.2
31.4
3.5
11.3
44.3
40.9
Increasing a commitment to public services*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
14.4
41.5
32.9
11.2
8.5
30.2
37.4
23.9
Interacting and working effectively with people from different racial/ethnic
backgrounds*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
7.6
24.2
41.9
26.4
4.1
16.7
45.0
34.3
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 33
Significant Differences in Emphasis at K-State (by Gender)
Looking back on your college experience, do you believe (less, same, or
more) emphasis should have been placed on:
Male
Female
Percentages
Understanding and relating to people*
Less
Same
More
2.5
57.2
40.2
0.9
67.1
32.0
Background in humanities and fine arts (e.g. art, music, history)*
Less
Same
More
21.4
63.0
15.6
9.5
70.9
19.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 34
Significant Differences in Employment since Graduation (by Gender)
Male
Have you been employed since your graduation from K-State?*
Yes
No
99.6
0.4
Female
Percentages
95.9
4.1
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 35
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender)
Male
What was your starting annual salary in your first position?*
Less than $20,000
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
$90,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
6.6
24.1
32.1
23.0
10.9
1.8
0.4
0.0
0.0
1.1
Female
Percentages
10.9
39.3
32.0
9.9
5.0
1.3
0.7
0.3
0.0
0.7
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 35 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender))
Male
What is your current annual salary?*
Less than $20,000
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
$90,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Female
Percentages
3.6
3.6
15.0
20.8
21.5
13.1
8.4
4.0
3.6
6.2
9.9
10.2
28.1
23.4
12.2
6.9
5.0
2.3
0.0
2.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 36
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender)
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?*
Agriculture
Animal care
Architecture
Child care
Communications
Computer services
Construction
Education
Finance/Insurance
Hospitality/Food services
Government
Healthcare
Legal services
Manufacturing
Media
Military
Non-profit
Professional services
Public relations
Recreation/Fitness
Retail/Sales
Social services
Technology
Other
Male
8.0
0.8
9.2
5.9
0.0
0.8
1.3
6.7
5.9
2.5
11.8
0.4
8.4
1.7
4.2
3.8
0.0
2.5
6.7
1.7
2.5
0.8
0.8
13.4
Female
Percentages
3.6
1.2
7.2
0.4
0.8
1.6
0.4
1.6
22.7
1.6
4.4
2.4
8.0
0.8
5.6
10.8
2.0
2.4
2.8
2.0
0.8
2.0
0.8
14.4
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 37
Significant Differences in Relationship of Employment to Major (by Gender)
How closely is your job related to your undergraduate field of study?
Male
Major 1*
Not related
Somewhat related
Directly related
13.1
20.4
66.4
Female
Percentages
17.9
32.1
50.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Advantages of Certificates and Minor(s) (by Gender)
Did your certificate or minor(s) give you an advantage when
applying for a job*
Male
Yes
No
60.8
39.2
Female
Percentages
74.4
25.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 39
Significant Differences in Giving to Charitable Organizations (by Gender)
Male
What percentage of your gross income goes to charitable organizations
(including religious groups)*
None
1 – 5%
6 – 10%
More then 10%
25.8
62.2
5.8
6.2
Female
Percentages
18.4
65.1
13.3
3.2
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 40
Significant Differences in Community Participation (by Gender)
Male
To what degree did your undergraduate experiences contribute to your
interest and motivation to become involved in community activities?*
Not at all
Slightly
Quite a bit
Very much
Female
Percentages
37.8
48.7
11.3
2.2
23.2
48.9
23.5
4.4
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in Leisure Activities (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
Attended plays/dramas*
None
1 – 2 times
3 – 5 times
6 – 10 times
10 or more times
57.0
31.5
9.6
1.1
0.7
41.5
40.8
11.3
3.9
2.6
Reading for general information*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
2.2
21.5
37.0
39.3
4.2
12.5
40.8
42.4
Reading for pleasure*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
14.1
34.8
28.5
22.6
2.9
15.1
26.7
55.3
Watching public television*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
7.8
44.4
31.5
16.3
11.3
36.0
28.3
24.4
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
29
TABLE 41 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Leisure Activities (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
Creative hobbies (arts, woodworking, pottery, etc.)*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
32.2
31.9
23.3
12.6
16.1
28.9
28.9
26.0
Using library resources*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
41.9
39.6
13.0
5.6
24.1
38.6
22.2
14.8
Participation in family activities*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
4.1
17.0
36.3
42.6
3.5
8.4
29.9
58.2
Computer and video games*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
24.8
31.5
25.6
18.1
42.1
31.5
14.8
11.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in Your K-State Experience Toward Leisure Activities (by Gender)
Male
To what degree did your K-State undergraduate experience contribute to
your current leisure interests?*
Not at all
Slightly
Quite a bit
Very much
16.7
54.1
22.6
6.7
Female
Percentages
26.7
52.4
19.0
1.9
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 43
Significant Differences in Volunteering (by Gender)
Male
Have you been a member of a volunteer group devoted to serving
members of the community (e.g. scouts, League of Women Voters, hospice,
4-H, religious organizations, hospital volunteer, volunteer coach, etc.)*
No
Yes
64.0
36.0
Female
Percentages
51.8
48.2
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY YEAR
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Enrollment by College (by Year)
2008
2007
Percentages
What was your undergraduate major?*
College of Agriculture
College of Architecture
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Ecology
College of Technology & Aviation
11.9
8.6
25.8
22.5
7.8
13.2
6.8
3.5
11.3
9.3
25.9
19.2
10.4
11.3
11.2
1.4
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 45
Significant Differences in Demographic Information (by Year)
2008
2007
Percentages
Age*
Under 26
26
27
28 - 32
Over 32
3.0
27.3
35.2
29.2
5.2
1.0
24.1
39.6
30.1
5.3
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Advantages of Certificates and Minor(s) (by Year)
Did your certificate or minor(s) give you an advantage when
applying for a job*
2008
Yes
No
67.6
32.4
2007
Percentages
60.1
39.9
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
32
TABLE 47
Significant Differences in Non-Degree Educational Programs (by Year)
Have you been involved in non-degree education programs?
2008
2007
Percentages
Professional development/updating*
No
Yes, One or Two
Yes, More than Two
49.9
29.7
20.4
44.7
27.9
27.3
Others*
No
Yes, One or Two
Yes, More than Two
81.9
14.0
4.2
81.3
11.1
7.6
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 48
Significant Differences in Choice of Starting Over at K-State (by Year)
If you could start over, would you still choose to:
2008
2007
Percentages
Attend K-State*
Definitely no
Probably no
Uncertain
Probably yes
Definitely yes
0.2
2.1
3.6
29.8
64.4
0.8
1.8
3.4
17.6
76.2
Graduate with same major*
Definitely no
Probably no
Uncertain
Probably yes
Definitely yes
4.9
17.4
11.1
36.4
30.2
6.2
12.9
15.8
23.2
41.9
Graduate with same second major*
Definitely no
Probably no
Uncertain
Probably yes
Definitely yes
Does not apply
2.1
3.3
12.7
6.7
6.2
69.1
2.9
3.1
7.0
6.7
7.3
72.9
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 49
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Year)
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your growth
in each of the following areas?
2008
2007
Percentages
Gaining knowledge that will enrich your daily life or make you a more
complete person*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
1.2
14.1
39.7
45.0
1.2
9.2
37.8
51.8
Increasing a commitment to public services*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
11.3
35.5
35.3
18.0
8.8
28.7
39.8
22.7
Becoming more willing to consider opposing points of view*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
3.5
16.6
51.3
28.6
2.7
14.0
46.7
36.7
Locating and evaluating information sources*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
2.4
15.1
47.2
35.3
1.5
11.7
42.8
44.0
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 50
Significant Differences in Relationship of Employment to Major (by Year)
How closely is your job related to your undergraduate field of study?
2008
2007
Percentages
Major 2*
Not related
Somewhat related
Directly related
43.1
32.4
24.5
73.3
11.7
15.0
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
34
TABLE 51
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Year)
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?*
2008
2007
Percentages
Agriculture
Animal care
Architecture
Child care
Communications
Computer services
Construction
Education
Finance/Insurance
Hospitality/Food services
Government
Healthcare
Legal services
Manufacturing
Media
Military
Non-profit
Professional services
Public relations
Recreation/Fitness
Retail/Sales
Social services
Technology
Other
5.7
1.0
8.2
3.1
0.4
1.2
0.8
4.1
14.5
2.0
8.0
1.4
8.2
1.2
4.9
7.4
1.0
2.5
4.7
1.8
1.6
1.4
0.8
13.8
6.1
0.4
9.7
1.5
1.1
1.3
4.4
20.2
7.8
0.8
4.2
9.3
1.5
5.7
2.3
0.8
2.9
3.2
0.6
0.2
5.5
2.9
7.6
0.0
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 52
Significant Differences in Leisure Activities (by Year)
2008
2007
Percentages
Reading for general information*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
3.3
16.7
39.1
41.0
0.7
14.9
41.6
42.8
Reading for pleasure*
Never
Seldom
Occasionally
Often
32.5
39.1
17.9
10.5
26.9
35.4
21.1
16.6
* Significant differences exist between 2007 and 2008 respondents on this item. (p<.05)
35
Appendix A:
2008 Four-Year Alumni Survey
36