Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals I. Descriptive Information Number Sent 131 Number 13 Percent 9.9% Gender Male Female n=13 Number 10 3 Percent 76.9% 23.1% Racial/Ethnic Group Am. Indian/Alaskan Asian or Pacific Islander Black, African American Hispanic/Mexican/Latin American White n=10 0 0 0 0 10 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100% U.S. Citizen Yes No n=13 13 0 100% 0.0% Transfer Credit to KSU Yes No n=13 10 3 76.9% 23.1% Summary of Transfer Credit to KSU n=10 Majors Responding <21 1 0 0 7 0 0 KS 4 Year Public Other 4 Year Public 4 Year Private Community College Vocational/technical College Other Number of Credits 21-30 31-40 41-60 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 61+ 1 0 0 0 0 0 II. KSU: Choice/Satisfaction A. If you could start college over, would you still choose KSU? Definitely Yes Probably Yes Uncertain Probably No Definitely No n=13 5 3 1 3 1 38.5% 23.1% 7.7% 23.1% 7.7% * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses. Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals B. When I first applied, KSU was my: First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Number Percent 10 3 0 76.9% 23.1% 0.0% Number Percent 0 0 0 0 1 2 10 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 15.4% 76.9% 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5 8 38.5% 61.5% 1 2 2 4 1 2 8.3% 16.7% 16.7% 33.3% 8.3% 16.7% n=13 III. Employment Experiences A. Employment Status Not employed (outside the home) Bachelor's Degree program Both Employed and Bachelor's Program Graduate/Professional School Both Employed and Graduate School Employed Part-Time Employed Full-Time (35 hours/week) Other n=13 B. If not employed outside the home, why not? Chose to be a full-time homemaker Didn't desire employment now Laid off by employer Quit to seek other employment Job search confined to a specific city/region Matched opportunities with those of spouse Unable to find employment Having/expecting child Other n=0 C. First job since graduation? Yes No n=13 D. Search was initiated More than 1 year prior to graduation Nine months to 1 year prior to graduation Six to eight months prior to graduation Three to five months prior to graduation One to two months prior to graduation At or after graduation time n=12 * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses. Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals E. Length to find job? Prior to leaving college Less than 1 month One to three months Four to six months Seven or more months n=12 F. How difficult was it to find employment? Very difficult Fairly difficult Fairly easy Very easy n=13 G. Number of interviews before accepting position? Zero to one Two to five Six to nine Ten to fourteen Fifteen to nineteen Twenty or more n=13 H. Compared to employees from other schools, was KSU preparation An advantage Neither an advantage nor a disadvantage A disadvantage n=13 I. How did you learn of you job? Professor/advisor Relative/friend College internship Government employment listing Employment agency Newspaper Ad Worked previously for employer Applied without knowledge of opening KSU Career & Employment Services The internet Other n=13 Number Percent 5 0 3 1 3 41.7% 0.0% 25.0% 8.3% 25.0% 2 2 6 3 15.4% 15.4% 46.2% 23.1% 4 6 2 1 0 0 30.8% 46.2% 15.4% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5 1 7 38.5% 7.7% 53.8% 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 1 1 7.7% 30.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 23.1% 15.4% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses. Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals J. How close is current job to one you aspired to prior to graduation? Very close Fairly close Not very close Far apart n=13 K. How well do you feel KSU prepared you for your present job? Inadequate preparation Fair preparation Good preparation Excellent preparation Not applicable n=13 M. How close is your job to your major? Not related Slightly related Moderately related Highly related n=13 N. Why is your job not related or only slightly related to your major? Could not find a job closely related to major Major was not connected with employment opportunities Confined job search to specific city/region Job search was limited in order to match needs with another Developed new career interests after college Jobs in my field did not pay well Jobs in my field did not offer advancement Found opportunity in unrelated field n=4 O. What best describes your current position? Employed with definite long-term potential Employed with possible long-term potential Employed to earn money - no other advantages Temporarily employed while looking for something more suitable Temporary position which will last for a limited time n=13 Number Percent 6 4 1 2 46.2% 30.8% 7.7% 15.4% 0 3 6 2 2 0.0% 23.1% 46.2% 15.4% 15.4% 2 2 3 6 15.4% 15.4% 23.1% 46.2% Number Percent* 1 0 25.0% 0.0% 0 1 0.0% 25.0% 0 0 1 1 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 25.0% 5 4 2 2 38.5% 30.8% 15.4% 15.4% 0 0.0% * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses. Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals Number Percent* n=12 P. 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 or more 1 5 1 4 0 1 0 0 8.3% 41.7% 8.3% 33.3% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% ****Expanded from previous reports n=13 Q. Current Job Satisfaction Salary/Benefits Location Opportunity to use qualifications Opportunity to advance Prestige/recognition Interesting/challenging work Working conditions Opportunity to learn 9 7 9 9 9 9 11 12 69.2% 53.8% 69.2% 69.2% 69.2% 69.2% 84.6% 92.3% Number Percent 1 0 0 100% 0.0% 0.0% 1 0 0 100% 0.0% 0.0% 1 0 0 100% 0.0% 0.0% 1 0 0 0 0 100% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% IV. Continuing Educational Experiences A. Degree Currently Pursued by Graduate Students M.S./M.A. Ph.D. 1st Professional (DVM, MD, JD, DDS) n=1 B. Highest Degree you plan to complete M.S./M.A. Ph.D. 1st Professional (DVM, MD, JD, DDS) n=1 C. Was undergrad major related to grad program? Directly related Somewhat related Not related n=1 D. Was this grad/professional program your first choice? Yes No, was accepted but couldn't afford 1st choice No, was not accepted No, didn't attend in order to match spouse's needs Other n=1 * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses. Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals E. Quality of undergrad preparation for graduate/professional education Excellent Good Fair Inadequate N.A. Graduate program is not related n=1 F. Highest degree current bachelor's students plan to complete B.A./B.S. M.S./M.A. Ph.D. 1st Professional (DVM, MD, JD, DDS) n=0 V. Evaluation of Undergraduate Programs: Outcomes Type of Breadth Number Percent 0 0 1 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 100% 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Number Percent* 12 9 92.3% 69.2% 8 9 7 61.5% 69.2% 53.8% 5 38.5% 9 8 69.2% 61.5% 7 9 9 53.8% 69.2% 69.2% 4 30.8% 9 10 69.2% 76.9% 8 5 61.5% 38.5% n=13 Development of Academic Skills A. Problem Solving B. Independence Gaining Educational Breadth A. General Knowledge to enrich Intellectual curiosity Opposing views B. Social Science Aware of world issues C. Personal/Social Development 1. Personal Values 2. Self-Understanding 3. Interpersonal Development Friendship Group skills Racial/ethnic interaction 4. Health Mental/Physical Health 5. Use of Leisure Leisure activities Organizing time 6. Family Enhancement Family life Handling consumer issues/finance n=13 * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses. Kansas State University One-Year Alumni Survey: 2002/2003 Salina Campus Totals VI. Evaluation of Undergraduate Programs: Process and Environment Number Percent 5 2 2 2 1 41.7% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 8.3% Number 13 12 Percent* 100% 92.3% 11 11 8 84.6% 84.6% 61.5% % More % Less 30.8% 53.8% 38.5% 46.2% 61.5% 30.8% 15.4% 15.4% 7.7% 7.7% 53.8% 69.2% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 30.8% 30.8% 38.5% 0.0% 0.0% Number Rank** 7 11 4 3 3 2 1 3 4 5 A. Major Field 1. Choose same first major? Definitely yes Probably yes Uncertain Probably no Definitely no n=12 2. Gaining Specialized Knowledge 3. Technical Skills n=13 n=13 Characteristics of Advising A. Access to advising B. Course/program assistance C. Career/graduation information n=13 Curriculum Recommendations 1. Writing 2. Oral communication 3. Math skills 4. Computer skills 5. Problem solving skills 6. Thinking/reasoning 7. Interpersonal skills 8. Background, natural sciences 9. Background, social sciences 10. Background, humanities/arts 11. Theory in major 12. Applications in major Most Important Objectives of KSU Undergraduate Programs Letter Objective Increasing knowledge and understanding of field A Gaining knowledge, technical skills, and competence B Developing group skills C Becoming independent, self-reliant, and responsible E Problem solving skills I **Rank determined by counting the number of times the answer was chosen as one of the "three most important." * This represents the percent of individuals making positive responses.