Alumni Survey
Department of Industrial Technology
California State University, Fresno
M/S IT09
Fresno, CA 93740
PART 1: About you
Name: ___________________________ ________________________ ______________
(last)
(first)
(middle)
Home Address: __________________________________ _________________________________
(street)
__________________________________
_______________ ______________
(city)
(state)
(zip)
Phone:
(______)__________________
(_______)________________
(home)
(_______)_________________
(business)
(cell)
Graduation Date (mm/yr) __________ /_____________
Your highest degree earned at CSUF: (CIRCLE ONE)
BS/BA
MS/MA
PhD/EdD
Other:_____________
Have you earned an advanced degree elsewhere? If so, please describe:
Your emphasis area at CSUF: (CIRCLE ONE)
CAD/CAM
Industrial Control
Quality Systems
Transportation
Graphics
Draft/Design
Electronics
Computer Networking
Teacher Ed
Metal/Wood/Plastic
Other: ______________________________
(specify)
Current employment status: (CIRCLE ONE)
Full time
Part time
Self employed
Are you employed in a field related to your undergraduate degree? YES
Not employed
NO
Your current annual salary range: (CIRCLE ONE)
Below $20,000
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
above $90,000
Your current job information:
_________________________________
(job title)
_________________________________
(company name)
__________________________________________________
(job duties)
__________ / __________
(date employed)
PART 2: About your FIRST job after graduation
What was your first job/position after graduation related to your major?
_________________________________
_________________________________
(first job title)
(company name)
__________________________________________________
____________________
(job duties)
(salary)
How long did it take to obtain your first full time job after graduation? (CIRCLE ONE)
Employed prior to graduation
Not employed:
0 to 6 months
continuing my education
6 to 12 months
more than 1 year
Not Applicable
What was your starting salary at that first job? (CIRCLE ONE)
Below $20,000
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
above $90,000
In what type of industry were you first employed during your first job related to your major? (CIRCLE ONE)
Agriculture
Foods
Construction
Automotive
Logistics/Distribution
Electronics
Service
Manufacturing
Other: ________________________
How would you describe your primary responsibility in the first job related to your major? (CIRCLE ONE)
Technical
Managerial
Marketing/Sales
Training/Education
Clerical
Other: __________________________
Considering your first job, please indicate your satisfaction levels:
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Challenge
3
2
1
0
Location
3
2
1
0
Salary/Benefits
3
2
1
0
Advancement potential
3
2
1
0
Did you receive any promotions or job title changes while working for your first employer? (CIRCLE ONE)
No
Yes, just one promotion
Yes, more than one promotion
Since graduating, how many different employers have you had? (CIRCLE ONE)
None
1
2
3
4 or more
Part 3: About your Current employment situation
Are you still working at your first job since graduation?
Yes
No (If yes, skip to Part 4)
How long have you been working for your current employer? (CIRCLE ONE)
0 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
between 1 and two years
more than 2 years
In what type of industry are you currently employed? (CIRCLE ONE)
Agriculture
Foods
Construction
Automotive
Logistics/Distribution
Electronics
Service
Manufacturing
Other: ________________________
How would you describe your primary responsibility in your current job? (CIRCLE ONE)
Technical
Managerial
Marketing/Sales
Training/Education
Clerical
Other: __________________________
Considering your current job, please indicate your satisfaction levels:
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Challenge
3
2
1
0
Location
3
2
1
0
Salary/Benefits
3
2
1
0
Advancement potential
3
2
1
0
Are you actively looking for a new job? Yes No
(Reminder: this is a confidential survey)
If you are unemployed or not working in a job related to your degree, check the reason(s):
Desired position is not available in my desired geographic areas
Personal or family choice (such as care-giving for family members)
Entered family business (if unrelated to your degree)
Changed career direction
Continued formal education
Unable to find employment
Health reasons
Salary or Other (specify) ______________________________
Part 4: About your Preparation
Please circle your response to these statements about your program of study
1=Strongly agree
2=Agree
3=Neutral
4=Disagree
5=Strongly Disagree
Instructional facilities of IT department were adequate for job preparation
IT faculty were highly qualified in their technical fields
IT faculty exhibited a high degree of professionalism
Advisement and counseling provided by IT faculty was adequate
Quality of interaction with IT faculty was positive and constructive
IT faculty were available for advice and individual questions
I received a quality education in terms of preparing for work
Adequate and appropriate computer preparation was available
I had adequate and appropriate preparation in technical areas
Adequate and appropriate managerial preparation was available
I was better prepared as compared to co-workers with similar degrees
My overall perception of IT department is good
Others overall perception of IT department is good
I was satisfied with my academic preparation for my first job
I am satisfied with my academic preparation for my current job
The curriculum I followed in college prepared me for employment
My advancement and promotion has been satisfactory
The curriculum I followed prepared me for promotion and advancement
My technical background is essential for my success
If I were to start over, I would choose the same major
SA
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
A
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
N/A=Not Applicable
N
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
D
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Which courses in your major have been most useful to you?
_______________________________________________________________________
Which courses outside your major have been most useful to you?
_______________________________________________________________________
Which courses in your major have been least useful to you?
_______________________________________________________________________
Which courses outside your major have been least useful to you?
_______________________________________________________________________
List any strengths/weaknesses of the IT curriculum
_______________________________________________________________________
Do you have any recommendations for improving the program from which you graduated?
_______________________________________________________________________
SD
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Excellent
Excellent
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Good
Good
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Average
Average
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Importance (at workplace)
Rate how important each
skill is in your career
Fair
Fair
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Circle your responses
N/A=Not Applicable
Poor
Poor
Preparation (by college)
Rate how well you were
prepared to use each skill
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Skills and Abilities
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Communicate in writing
Communicate orally (speaking)
Listen effectively
Solve problems
Generate creative alternatives
Work as a team member
Organize and plan
Set goals
Stay focused to attain goals
Follow through of assignments
Manage/supervise others
Demonstrate leadership
Demonstrate professionalism
Ethical work behavior
Apply mathematics
Use hands-on skills
Adapt to changes
Basic technical knowledge
Use computer applications
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Thank you for taking our survey. Please return it in the enclosed envelope.
One additional request: We would like the opportunity to send your employer/supervisor an evaluation
form that addresses your performance as related to your professional preparation at Fresno State. (similar to
the short section above). This will be done in confidence, but to note your approval, we need you to
complete the section below.
Your Signature: _____________________________________________________
Your Supervisor’s Name: ________________________________ Title _______________
Your Supervisor’s Business Address: ________________________________________________