Appendix 4
Masters Level Student Survey Aggregate Results
Number of Respondents: 803
General Student Information
1. College - Choose one
116 - College of Applied Science and Technology
106 - E. Phillip Saunders College of Business
157 - B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
177 - Kate Gleason College of Engineering
10 - College of Health Sciences and Technology
67 - College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
27 - College of Liberal Arts
32 - Center for Multidisciplinary Studies
31 - National Technical Institute for the Deaf
69 - College of Science
9 - Golisano Institute For Sustainability
3 users did not answer
2. What was your college/professional experience prior to coming to RIT? Choose all that apply
662 - Undergraduate degree
92 - Graduate study at other college or university
235 - Professional experience in private for-profit organization (e.g., industry)
68 - Professional experience in not-for-profit organization
57 - Professional experience in government organization
148 - Internship
62 - Professional practice
48 - Other
12 users did not answer
3. What is your professional goal after you earn a graduate degree at RIT? Choose all that apply
230 - Academic career
548 - Career in private for-profit organization
160 - Career in a not-for-profit organization
154 - Career in government
201 - PhD or other terminal degree
253 - Professional practice
52 - Other
2 users did not answer
4. How many years have you been in your graduate program? Select one
393 - < 1 year
132 - 1 year
182 - 2 years
57 - 3 years
38 - > 3 years
2 users did not answer
5. Which of the following best describes whom you go to for academic
advising? Select one
316 - Graduate Program Director
384 - Appointed Faculty Advisor
142 - Other Faculty in program
106 - Professional Advisor
88 - Other
5 users did not answer
6. Academic Excellence
1. My
program’s
curriculum is
academically
rigorous and
challenging.
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
285
405
73
24
10
2
5
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
2. My
program’s
curriculum is
adequately
preparing me with
the knowledge
and skills
necessary to
succeed in my
career.
237
415
106
29
10
2
5
3. My
program's quality
of instruction is
strong.
228
390
144
24
9
2
7
4. My
program provides
adequate
preparation for
thesis/project
preparation and
defense.
168
279
184
50
13
101
9
5. My
program makes
clear what its
intended learning
outcomes are.
211
389
146
34
10
4
10
6. My
program's course
offerings are
adequate and
available
164
353
157
86
30
3
11
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
7. My advisor
has made me
aware of what my
specific degree
requirements are
and what I need
to do to meet
them.
304
337
82
33
18
25
5
8. My
advisor's
expectations for
progress are
270
302
122
47
20
38
5
7. Academic Advisor
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
9. My
advisor's
expectations for
progress are
reasonable.
264
312
128
28
10
54
8
10. My
advisor gives me
constructive
feedback on my
course work.
204
227
172
83
43
69
6
11. My
advisor gives me
constructive
feedback on my
academic
progress.
212
233
190
61
41
59
8
12. My
advisor provides
feedback in a
timely manner.
228
263
157
53
44
49
10
13. My
advisor supports
my professional
growth and
development.
260
256
151
46
35
50
6
14. My
advisor is
accessible.
335
295
101
27
17
22
7
clear.
8. Support/Resources
Strongl
y
Agree
(5)
Agre
e (4)
Neutr
al (3)
Disagre
e (2)
Strongly
Disagree(
1)
Not
Applicabl
e
did
not
answe
r
15. My program
provides sufficient
information
regarding the costs
associated with
completing my
thesis/project/capsto
ne
165
308
148
63
21
90
9
16. My program
provides sufficient
information about
167
289
183
74
26
58
7
Strongl
y
Agree
(5)
Agre
e (4)
Neutr
al (3)
Disagre
e (2)
Strongly
Disagree(
1)
Not
Applicabl
e
did
not
answe
r
17. My program
provides information
about academic
resources for
students (classroom
technology, libraries,
computer labs, etc.).
242
381
103
47
9
10
12
18. My program
provides adequate
resources for my
project/research
(laboratory and
instrumentation,
software, computers,
databases, etc.).
251
334
113
37
13
47
9
19. My program
provides adequate
office/lab/meeting
space and a
reasonable working
environment.
240
343
102
43
22
43
11
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
20. My
program offers
collegial
opportunities to
interact with
graduate
students.
216
354
139
48
11
21
15
21. My
program offers
collegial
opportunities to
interact with
faculty members
(in person or online).
215
401
115
40
11
10
12
22. My
224
377
125
36
11
16
15
funding (tuition
remission, student
stipends,
assistantships and
fellowships, etc.).
9. Academic Climate
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
program fosters a
collegial
environment for
graduate
students.
10. Career Preparation
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
23. My
program
provides
adequate
support for
professional
development
(for example,
effective
presentation
skills, grant
and scholarly
writing skills,
job
interviewing
skills, etc.)
212
350
151
56
15
15
5
24. My
program is
supportive of
my career
goals.
257
352
134
34
7
11
9
25. My
program
provides
guidance about
career paths in
my area of
study.
183
309
186
74
24
13
15
26. My
program
provides
adequate
information
about
upcoming
conferences,
seminars,
grant
opportunities,
228
350
125
58
17
10
16
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
Strongly
Agree
(5)
Agree
(4)
Neutral
(3)
Disagree
(2)
Strongly
Disagree(1)
Not
Applicable
did not
answer
193
451
114
29
9
2
6
jobs, etc.
11. Overall
Overall I
have been
satisfied with
my graduate
program.
Personal Experiences
12. What is the most positive aspect(s) of your graduate program
experience?
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BS/MS
Accessibility to professional guidance from professors.
Interaction with faculty
The professors are excellent and engaging.
The camaraderie between the rest of my classmates and myself.
The courses were strong in teaching technical/technology skills such as programming,
databases, web development, etc. I got what I was looking for and the teachers were
accessible and positive for the most part. The graduate program director and adviser was
very friendly and supportive. Namely, the skill set and projects I worked on are a great
help to my career.
Diversity of available courses in Computer Science.
Quality of instruction.
Flexibility within each course to apply it in ways that interest me.
I feel that the overall quality of education I am getting from my program is strong. I am
challenges in the academic coursework and I feel this will help prepare me for my career.
How willing the professors are to help when I do not understand something.
variety of courses
I am a dual degree BS/MS in ME, so being able to complete it all in five years is great. I
have really enjoyed the technical course content.
Courses and department head
The faculty and advisors have been very nice.
The overall quality of our faculty, and their different approaches to design.
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Interaction with professors, most are very open to talking with students, even without
prior notice.
Having the time to investigate what interests me, has been the most positive aspect of my
experience this far. By that I mean, without going back to school I would not have been
able to get to the level I am at, while working full time and pursuing my art on my own.
The Graduate Program Director is every experienced in advising. She is accessible.
The content of the courses has been stellar so far. I have found multiple opportunities for
application of program content in my current professional environment already.
One professor, who is also our advisor, has invited a person (seems like a broker
manager) from a security. And this working man has talked about how the exchange
business works in the real world. That is very useful.
The faculty
The classes within my program are challenging and always providing new information. I
really appreciate my professors and them sharing their real-world applications of the
subjects.
The experiential learning involved.
Able to complete program quickly.
Professors are approachable.
The program is excellent. The quality of the courses offered and taught are very high.
-Generous merit-based scholarships
-Full-time/tenured faculty is excellent
-4+1 arrangement
short time completion, even for PT
One professor was willing to change class time from a MWF to a MF to better
accommodate my work schedule.
The chance to work with my peers on projects. There are such a wide variety of people in
my program that it helps me practice interacting with peers.
Faculty has working experience.
great classes and great flexibility.
My department is smaller and it allows for a better environment with more time with the
professors and smaller classes.
The microelectronics engineering program is very unique due to its practical and
theoretical approach, the students get hands on experience in the fabrication laboratory, I
doubt how many colleges have that embedded into the course work. Not only the
fabrication, but also the theory behind the fabrication and its process are thoroughly
explained.
taking advantage of what the institution has to offer
Networking opportunities
everything have experienced is very negative
Getting that piece of paper!
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Working with a small group of grads and faculty. The program is rigorous and
challenging.
The experience and the expertise of the professors. In overall knowledgeable to their
subjects. I delight with the wide range of articles, books related to my field of study in
Wallace library.
The faculty at RIT have been wonderful in helping me transition in this new cultural and
educational environment. They have been supportive of my different cultural background
and have always urged me to play my strengths to my benefit.
The ability to turn to faculty for advice on thesis work and otherwise.
Opportunity to hone my skills and fill the gaps.
The program is rigorous, and it will help me be prepared to enter the work force.
Very satisfied with courses offered and with most of the professors teaching. In addition
to that, high ability to network.
Programs are more challenging than what I had in my undergraduate school. I learnt
more knowledge during 1 quarter than what I learnt during my four-year undergraduate
program. However, I still think our current program is too tough for graduates.
Going to Phoenix, AZ to present my research at a poster competition at INFORMS 2012.
There are faculty members in my program who have caused me to enjoy classes that I
originally had no interest in. Without the strong faculty members in the Saunders College
my experience would have been much different.
I just started my Graduate program this quarter so i cant say which.
Working full time and getting my MBA degree is challenging, but RIT is very
accomodating to part time students. I hope that they continue to offer a wide variety of
courses in the evening for students like myself. I also hope they offer a viable way for
part time students to complete a MBA degree in a condensed amount of time. The quarter
system was excellent because taking 2 classes a quarter would enable a student to earn a
degree in about 2.5 years. It's not clear that this will be possible with the switch to
semesters.
I have appreciated that from the very beginning I have had wonderful one on one from
faculty. They are very involved and seem to genuinely care about my future.
The faculty are very knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful. I have had great
relationships with each of my professors so far. My review of academic advisor above, is
NOT for my faculty advisor.
I enjoy the pace of the classes. I also enjoy the quarterly schedule because it seems to
allow for concentrated subject matter delivered with a larger number of courses.
Many of the faculty have experience working in the field. I'm getting real examples of
what's being done professionally, not just theory.
The adviser Mark Smith is especially helpful. Running the program as a cohort at our
place of employment is especially helpful for in depth discussions about our processes we
would not otherwise be able to have.
There is great diversity at RIT that adds a lot to the program.
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Most professors have real-life work experience that is significantly more
interesting/relevant/important than their academic backgrounds.
The interaction with people from different background.
Good Teaching and latest industry topics to study.
I am learning a lot and have met some wonderful people.
I am in an on-line program. In most cases, the lectures and homework assignments seem
very well coordinated. That is, the instructor knows what points he/she wants to get
across and tailors the lectures and assignments to achieve that.
very enthusiastic professors
Finding engaged faculty I work well with
The learning- I am happy with the course curriculum and how it has prepared me for a
career change.
all the courses are designed to get proper practical knowledge
Having the opportunity to work together with different faculty and students who are
performing state of the art researches and projects.
The interaction with faculty and staff. I find the SCB faculty and staff wonderful!
Professors bring a breadth of skills and knowledge to bear in teaching our curriculum.
Not only that, but our professors have often brought in outside guests to widen our skill
portfolio. The work assigned is academically rigorous and often mentally stimulating,
requiring us not only to utilize knowledge gained in lecture, but also apply our own
critical thinking.
The challenge wrought by my professors. I feel the program is sufficiently challenging
for me.
To stimulate me to read more books and learn more software to meet the request of
courses.
The most positive aspects of my graduate program experience is interacting with the
professors. During my time at RIT, I have become much closer with the professors
allowing me to strike up conversations with them even if it is not necessarily about the
course they are teaching.
The course work and the projects.
The faculty.
teachers
Developing critical thinking.
practicing
The accessibility and quality of my instructors.
The variety of courses offered.
I enjoy the research that I'm working on. At a recent conference that I attended I was
pleasantly surprised by the level of respect that the RIT microelectronic engineering
program has with industry and other academic research groups.
1. availability of open lab seven days a week with tutors around,
2. various opportunity for guest speakers and training throughout the quarter
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Group work leads to connections and possible networking opportunities.
I really enjoy professors that also work outside of the academic field as they seem to
provide the most insight as to what to expect.
Working with knowledgeable and diverse faculty.
The excellent instructors at RIT Dubai
Graduate Assistantship, forming professional relationships with Professors and peers,
gaining confidence in my abilities
I really appreciate the challenges I'm going through in both senior design and capstone,
learning about leadership hands on.
I am a full time employee at RIT. The continued education benefit is amazing. I would
not have been able to go to graduate school without this benefit. Seeing RIT's
commitment to it's employees makes me respect the institution and value my experience.
Advisors and admissions made the process of enrollment and on boarding very easy.
a strong academic curriculum ,that is helping me in building my skills.
I have an opportunity to approach subject areas that I wouldn't have learned much about
at all without being in the graduate program.
Interacting with department faculty members any time I want.
RIT seems to really know how to teach. I was sorry to see some professors retire in the
last year in computing but over all RIT can teach.
Access to new and emerging technologies. Involvement with faculty in research.
The ability to take multidisciplinary courses supplemental to my core courses which
provided the knowledge needed for entrepreneurial efforts and innovation. For example,
business courses to gain knowledge of the fiscal aspect of owning a composites
manufacturing company.
the diversity of the student body , which provides a healthy international experience
Challenging course work that will prepare me for my career.
The professional behavior of professors and supportive attitude is helpful for students.
Made some friends from different countries around the world. Thanks to RIT!
Hands-on experience with specific processes, skills, technologies.
Interaction with other students and faculty.
The ability for me to understand all of the information that is being taught at a quick
pace.
The amount of relevant and new knowledge that will definitely prepare me for my career.
Great professors that introduce me into new fields and encourage my academic
development.
Creating a program around my career goals, all of my Professors have been very
passionate and inspirational as well.
How supportive and helpful the faculty and staff have been. They are willing to meet
with you one on one and help you.
The learning experience in general is the best aspect of my graduate program, along with
a good thesis committee.
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The range of classes and their application to the real world are fantastic.
A significant amount of hands-on experience and specialized areas that were not taught in
undergraduate classes.
I've learned something.
Multidisciplinary
friendly professors, nice classmates, and some labs are good.
Courses are rigorous and challenging. Quarter system helps teach time management.
Techniques
The dedication and enthusiasm of the Faculty. Their general approachability.
Professors so far seem somewhat accessible for the most part.
I have been and am still being given a good package of graduate theoretical and practical
knowledge to prepare me for the future graduate studies or future practical work.
I have found a good professor for my study.
Quality of commitment from Faculty members has been excellent. University provides
proper ambience for learning activities. Infrastructure is of International standard. I found
the Non teaching staff very supportive.
I was able to easily secure a job for after I graduate.
great faculty and lecturers
A positive aspect is mainly the different people I met and worked with on projects. While
sometimes challenging I found myself able to work with people of all types of
backgrounds.
All the faculty and staff I've encountered in the Animation and Film department
obviously really care about all the students, even beyond wanting to make sure we learn
as best we can and are prepared to start careers once we finish. I began having health
issues in my second year and the faculty and staff were all very supportive which helped
a lot.
As someone who hasn't been in a class in quite some time, I would have to say that the
opportunity ro learn and interact with others that share my interests si what I enjoy the
most. I like the diversity of students as well, adn I enjoy learning about others.
Interaction and exchange of inofrmation and ideas with classmates and faculty.
Having lots of students in the class.
I've been fortunate enough to work with Dr. Seth Hubbard. He is truly an amazing man.
All the professors are professional and nice.
Strong Support from specific professors and administrators, also from first and second
year graduate students with different graduate programs.
CO-OP and meeting new smart people who are always ready to share their knowledge
The professors are great and the school is resposive and helpful.
My colleagues are an incredibly well curated group of individuals, with invaluable
experiences and skills to share in our community.
The facilities and equipment are top notch. The undergraduate population is really
supportive in the department. Getting an opportunity to teach was priceless.
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The opportunity to work with specific faculty members like Patti Russotti, Therese
Mulligan, Patti Ambroggi, and Jessica Lieberman.
I think after school of print media have change curriculum in this year, it is much more
comprehensive and update.
Faculty and Staff (& Willy is awesome!)
The class sizes are small and consist of mostly the same students. We therefore all know
each other personally, and we can study or do homework together if need be.
Multidisciplinary program.
Availability of staff, advisor (Anne Z.) and helping staff members at library, etc.
I got the opportunity to study in a top university where I have learned a lot about state-ofthe-art tools that will help me in my professional career. Moreover, my studies allowed
me to obtain a CO-OP, and hopefully a full-time job at Intel.
Interaction with Professors that have industry experience.
The variety of projects that we are assigned and their relavance to the "real world".
I just genuinely love the subject I'm studying.
The ability to take courses online
The grad program offers both general graduate level courses while also having students
do a concentration in a specific direction. This makes for a flexible program.
Certain professors who really care.
intensive knowledge
The students who have been admitted to the program are conscientious, sincere, and
hard-working.
The most positive experience has been the encouragement to participate in scholarly
activities outside of the classroom.
The thesis experience has been by far the most helpful and rewarding aspect of the
graduate experience for me. I don't mean to spin this positive feedback into a criticism,
but my most significant critique of the program overall is that even the course work is too
elementary. I felt the transition from undergraduate to graduate simply as an increased
amount of work, not an increased amount of thinking; the two are very different things.
In contrast, I have very much enjoyed the ability to develop my own research question
and to experiment with methods to solve it; this is the degree of thinking I expect from a
graduate program. My thesis adviser has also been excellent, especially the freedom he
has given me to experiment and pose my own research question.
In depth knowledge about the fields I want to excel in
Got chance to explore to variety of technologies.
The availability of an on-line format and learning the material when I want to.
Flexible in allowing grad level industrial design classes
The faculty and professors are genuinely interested in ensuring students learn materials
and understand complex concepts.
- intercultural experience
- teamwork
- professor's support
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The MBA program offers a wide variety of skill building opportunities. As my undergrad
was in Information Technology, a lot of these business concepts are new to me, but the
course content and material are providing adequate opportunity to learn them.
Got to know various culture people with various background.
My employer is paying for it.
1. Hearing about experiences from other students that are working in industries or
companies in online discussion boards.
2. Hearing about experiences from my faculty that are working or have in the past
worked in industry. Being an applied program, this is very valuable. It is a positive
aspect, but also a great area that can be improved on in online course settings.
3. Provides a constant self-challenge and managable opportunity to professional
development.
The focus on what happens after grad school - being in the "real world".
Excellent thesis advisor that is both interested and always willing to help.
The most positive aspect of the program is that I'm gaining skills in the management area,
it is clear that I will need management skills to succeed in my career as technical skills
are not enough.
getting to know the professors more than in undergrad
I like that it is online and that I can do the program at anytime
I truly enjoy the relationship between me and my professors. It is almost like they are
more of your colleagues than your professors.
So far? Class projects.
The possibility of work by my self
Working with my professors outside of class time on projects has allowed for great group
think tanks with guided insights from the professor where needed or when we discover
them for ourselves, the professor articulates the findings in helpful and relevant ways.
Gaining professional experience through my masters thesis- networking, learning
valuable skills that will help in my career
The opportunity to interact with professionals in the field as well as practicing faculty
who make the profession more accessible. Becoming a TA has also been beneficial to
enhancing my own education by interacting with undergraduates on a different level to
help them excel as professionals.
The flexibility of an online graduate degree at an AACSB accredited school was the main
aspect for selecting this course.
Learning about and then applying skills learned in class in the lab to projects or
homework.
Its rigorous, keeps me on my toes, and it involves a lot of practical hands on work.
Traveling to Dubai to meet the general managers of different hotels.
Both professors I have had so far have been very knowledgeable and inspiring.
The most positive one is that I have been doing a lot of constructive assignments.
Professor Madison has given us (our class) wonderful marketing assignments. I have
learned a lot from her class.
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Learning about manufacturing and supply chain management
Two of the newer professors in the department have been very helpful and informative
and have made the experience more valuable.
I came from an engineering background and found classes in the business school to be
completely different from my previous engineering courses. Business courses have been
much more interactive and I've developed much better relationships with my professors.
curriculum is pretty good. Classes are interesting and interesting so far. I like what I'm
doing right now. And there are many elective classes available. Can learn whatever I
what to learn.
Professors are all nice and friendly. I feel they are here to help me, not fight with me.
The content of the program; the quality of the infrastructure, the knowledge of
Professors.
The assistance from faculty every time they are approached for clarification on subjects.
The wealth of knowledge available is very impressive. It is difficult to walk on campus
and not learn something valuable to your future career whether it's through speaking with
faculty, staff, colleagues, or researching in the various areas on campus.
Different approaches, different ways and fields under one roof
A number of great professors and mentors working with me and appreciating my
knowledge, strengths and weaknesses.
It is rigorous.
Generally faculty are warm and inviting, some are very responsive and helpful beyond
the subjects covered in the course
I was able to take courses for the first quarter that I registered even without being fully
matriculated.
The availability of professors and their willingness to always work with students.
Team assignments
The learning objectives for each online and in person courses was very clear and focused.
I enjoy having my own lab. My adviser is very supportive and helpful.
It tailors to my interests and i am able to choose classes that i feel applicable to where i
want to go in my career.
I think Dr. Osier, the bioinformatics director is great. He is very approachable and
genuinely wants his students to learn and do well.
The helpful staff that are willing to aid you in your progress and work.
I am in an online graduate program in Applied Statistics. I could not be in the program if
it were not online, since I work full time.
The hands on experiences both with a team and individually greatly helped my learning
experience.
Faculty in my program are exceptional and show you the constructive way to look at the
material
Co-op
The content of the courses I am taking.
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I have had the opportunity to learn the most advanced thecniques applied to my career.
Working with different types of people.
Learning from highly skilled faculty.
The courses and the fact that I will be completing a Master's thesis
Professors are really helpful and they motivate.
The way to study new theories and the experience in different cases and projects could
help me in the working.
Most of the Professors are accessible. The staff are helpful too. Class size, which is
around 20 for most of the courses, is good.
Side-projects with classmates, and clubs like SPARSA. Some great courses are offered as
well.
Thesis Advisor. Very helpful and communicative. The best person I have worked with.
The attention from faculty and advisors
Instructors are available to help, most of the students I have worked with have been
dedicated and very helpful.
It allows you to take electives that contribute to your skills
Pushing me to succeed
Very good training by my thesis adviser. Good selection of advanced/special topics
courses.
Instructors with real work experience, not academics who've never had a real job
good adviser
Flexibility and engaged professors.
The other students in the program are great people. We will be friends for life.
Very useful material with experienced professors.
very flexible thesis project schedule and freedom on class selection
Timely material in most courses. Some courses very rigorous when needed. Some group
work was good.
I am completing a BS/MS-this has allowed me to go right from my undergraduate to
graduate studies, all the while focusing on research I began as an undergraduate and will
make up the bulk of my thesis. Not having to get used to something new has been the
most positive thing for me.
The equipment and diversity of experience among the faculty.
My peers and interacting with them.
I believe it had an influence in getting professional experience
Faculty are very professional and helpful.
The social network
it is very interesting, fun and challenging
I haven't started yet. I am working on bridgework courses.
The welcoming environment and supportive nature of everyone involved
The knowledgeable professors and their willingness to share their expertise with students.
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Working with my fellow students has been great thus far. There is a wide range of
professional experience within my class, which has been tremendously beneficial in
expanding the learning opportunities beyond the readings, lectures and projects.
Working with one of the prominent specialists in my area of research.
Studying under the Professors like Dr. Shu Chang and Dr. Anderson.........these are really
good one....I have ever found.....
The open-ended nature of the coursework, which allows me to learn difficult concepts in
a way that is individually tailored to myself.
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Assistantship
Members of the staff are very helpful and diligent. Professors are excellent transferring
knowledge to students.
There is more freedom as to what I want to study.
Teaching methods
Learning either from the professor or on our own, I keep learning
The most positive aspect of the program is being with the classmates that is pursing
similar vision.
Professors are willing to help most of the time. They are willing to explain if I do not
understand something. Some of the professors try their best to help me overcome any
barriers related to my deafness.
Some of the positive aspects of my graduate program experience include:
1) Program's flexibility by incorporating graduate courses during my undergraduate years
to count credits.
2) The professional and positive relationship developed between my advisor and myself.
The amount of support my advisor has shown during my personal/family hardships may
possibly be the biggest positive aspect.
3) The amount of resources available for myself, even by working from home, since I am
no longer physically able to be on campus.
The ability to work and interact with adults.
Needed information is provided in a speedy manner. Graduate advisor is readily available
and very helpful.
Nothing.
Working with my advisor on my thesis has been immensely rewarding.
specific skills
The facilities are resonable.
That at the end I will have a Master's Degree that will hopefully serve me well in the
future.
Knowledgable faculty and good facilities.
The higher level courses more closely coincide with my areas of interest than the required
undergraduate courses.
The classes and subjects are challenging and present an environment where you learn.
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Be involved with other students of similar interests and intellects.
I used to find myself "nerdier" than others at my previous school. So cool that that are
many more nerdier others here!
Exposure
Relationships with fellow graduate students in the program.
Having a diverse group of people and hearing their experiences in the field that help
everyone.
Having you think about developing software in ways/steps you don't necessarily pay
attention to.
Nothing.
The professors and classes are well prepared to fulfill the knowledge of students
I can do it at the same time that I am getting my Bachelors degree
Good coursework offered
Professors: transmit in a easy way their knowledge
If I were on campus the school seems to offer many social and professional opportunities.
This includes gatherings of all kinds. Unfortunately, I am an online student and do not get
to benefit from these but every time I see an email of these events it impresses me.
The Professors are friendly and are their to help You understand and assist you
The faculty are wonderful. We get a lot of support for the work we are doing.
very useful
My peers, support from them and the faculty
Professors from within the industry and/or guest speakers from within the industry
providing insight.
My graduate studies always kept me busy.It made me to face any challenges thrown at
me.
1. Conducive atmosphere for learning and growth.
2. Assess to resources for development.
3. Opportunities for connecting to the industry.
I like the classes overall, they are very interesting and they are headed to prepare you
well for your proffesional life. It is also good that they offers workshops that re beneficial
for the students.
Meeting new people who I am now good friends with.
I experienced professors who taught me a lot about my field of study.
Self Learning.
Awesome advisor that is avail both as instructor and someone to just bounce ideas off of,
ask questions, get help etc
The faculty I have been able to work with have been the most positive aspect of this
program. They take a genuine interest in our work, support our future goals, and have
been very accessible despite crazy schedules. The program offers a very supportive and
friendly learning environment. Our curriculum is focused on preparing us as future
educators, and the faculty utilize evidence-based practices and current research to drive
our instruction.
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There is a nurturing environment to foster professional development
Easy to access computing journals (ACM, IEEE, specifically). This makes doing research
much easier. Another bit is that the professors typically also teach undergrad, which in
my opinion makes them better teachers.
Interaction with other international students and also the lab experiences in the first
quarter was very interesting.
I love the opportunity to immerse myself into the Deaf community. I also enjoy the
frequent trips to the local school for the deaf for observations.
The program has amazing staff, and I love my experience as a graduate student at the
program!
Student teaching.
- The learning environment and facilities/resources
- students from all over the world, providing insights to what happens in certain countries
for a particular subject.
- the availability of clubs/organizations on campus; this contributes to broadening your
skills and social experience
i like having the ability to learn in a one on one direct approach with my teachers not
through an interprter.
The sense of community, collaboration, and support from my group of peers/classmates
Classmates
It prepares you from the industry point of view
It is a high quality program with many good teachers and good classes, and many of the
students are ready and willing to help one another.
The faculty and students have been terrific to work with and it has made me feel more
confident about my major.
The MSSE program has been extremely flexible and accommodating of my needs and
requirements to continue in the program.
The time I spend as a TA and facilities/materials
the program requires a lot of reading and writing. This helps improve my skill in this
area.
I have been able to apply my studies to my job.
Getting my degree for free as I am a staff person. I am enjoying the practical learning of
the degree.
Since I am new to the college I have just given under-level comments because i still have
not experienced many things
Hands-on filmmaking and script writing experience
The Faculty and their hard work.
The excellent professors Ive had.
The fact that I have been out in the field since week 1 of the 1st quarter. The practicum
experience has been by far the most helpful.
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A lot of knowledge and flexibility in the area you want to focus with the amount of
elective it has
Small classes make for easier access to getting help and personal attention.
I think that my program has built a wonderful sense of community.
The furniture design program (SAC) has provided several opportunities to leave campus
and investigate different technology and aspects of design that are going on in the field
today.
How rigorous the course load is. Despite its difficulty, it definitely prepares me the best.
Challenging classes and available resources for learning
It is challenging.
Co-op
Courses are great and industry oriented.
1. The interactions I have with my faculty, advisors and professors
2. Co-op experiences
Classes are challenging which causes me to adapt to new circumstances.
The courses have been very helpful for my knowledge growth.
none
The whole learning experience itself
The knowledge I have acquired and the project, Kazooroo I am working on.
I am in a class right now that is finally engaging and interesting. But this is after how
many, 6 other classes?
The classes and knowledge of the professors
I changed in an easy way from SLI to HRD.
opportunities for studying abroad.
My adviser provides good feedback, direction, and resources. My department's staff is
extremely helpful in ensuring I meet my requirements and timeline and my program is
tailored to my needs.
My advisor has been so supportive and extremely helpful throughout my graduate career.
cross-discipline group work. Some hand's on experience in the classroom.
Because of the nature of my program I have had to work with other department heads.
Everyone has been extremely nice and very helpful.
the helpfulness of professors
The variety of learning materials of each class.
The professors are great!
I have never had a better advisor experience. Very personable, accessible and
understanding.
research opportunities
I think the program has a wonderful staff of professors with myriad experiences and
outlooks on the design profession, its trajectory, and how a student can refine their tastes
to pursue their goals.
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Have reinforce my critical thinking.
Has yet to be one.
The environment the program creates is very friendly and supportive. Everyone always
tries to help everyone else become the best they can be.
Way of Teaching, Availability of different labs.
Opportunities to learn new technology in the industry.
Exposure to new things, discussions
My professors have been very supportive and helpful.
The feedback from professors (even negative ones) and all of the support I have received
to ensure I'm successful in my studies.
A few faculty members have really made class enjoyable.
The class size of 40 rather than 100-200.
Ample opportunities for making presentations and writing research papers.
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The teaching style of using case-studies especially for Accounting courses which is
something lacking in Finance courses.
The Facilities Management Degree strongest point is that it uses and teaches us to deal
with real life issues, that are happening today and into the future.
I have been able to interact with so many different International Students (online and in
the classroom).
The professors
Some great professors have provided me with job opportunities and research guidance.
Full funding along with good industry experience and contact has a big plus.
I have enjoyed the flexibility of the program; where I have been able to attend classes in
the School of Business, take interactive courses, and Industrial Design courses. I also feel
that there were a few professors who made the experience great because of their
expertise, rigor, and enthusiasm for what they love. Professors who really stood out in my
opinion included Prof Josh Owen, Prof Stan Rickel, Prof Lorrie Frear, Prof Chris
Jackson, Prof Shaun Foster from CIAS, and Dr Neil Hair from COB.
It is challenging and innovative
I loved the cohort experience when I was with Harris. Leaving Harris has put me in with
folks I have no connection to in order to finish.
The campus is lovely and I feel that my program is adequately serving my needs. I have
plenty of opportunities to chat with whomever I need. Overall, I'm quite happy.
MBA is my second graduate degree at RIT. I have met and interacted with many great
professors, and have refined my critical thinking and research skill.
freedom to do the work
Being challenging and preparing me for my future career
class variety
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The opportunities to work with my professors on a one-on-one basis, meet with
professionals and RIT alums, and to work as a graduate assistant and teaching assistant.
The course work is strongly affiliated to what I wanted it to be.
- The real-world simulating classes (Usability Testing, Eye Tracking, etc.)
- Publishing potential
- Strong inter-disciplinary collaboration
The professors have real world experience.
The faculty members relations with the students.
Obtaining different perspectives from students from all 'walks of life'.
I do not really know!
I find that many of the students in my classes are consistently the same people. This helps
to gain relationships with others in the program and can be considered a networking tool
at this level as well.
There are many aspects of this program that are positive in my eyes. One in particular is
pushing me beyond my current means, in an environment where my teachers are looking
for me to succeed. I also the notion that faculty enjoy chatting with students as much as
working on their research (maybe more so with students).
My peers.
The flexibility.
The NTID graduate program (MSSE) really does prepare you for the real world of work.
The degree and the experience.
The excellent teacher-student collaboration.
They have been very supportive and they're easy to access. There have been countless
times where I have just popped into the office to chat about somethings and some random
meetings have gone for as long as an hour and they've always been willing to stay as long
as I needed.
The classes in the quality of the materials and how the classes are conducted in a manner
of professionalism appropriate of a graduate level program.
I get to meet with my instructors regularly. They are people we interact with for the
entirety of my time in the program. All of which are very clearly supportive of the
students and whose passion shows in their work.
The interaction with students and faculty
opportunity to self-designate courses that will propel me to my targeted career outcome
& pursue courses that work with my schedule (as opposed to forcing my schedule to
work with available courses)
challenging but having a lot of fun
The accelerated time table and faculty support.
Graduate professors very accessible and willing to help with projects
Faculty.
Technical skills, meeting the challenges.
Overall I have really enjoyed the professors I have interacted with
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It was an amazing blend of theoretical & practical knowledge.
Interaction amongst classmates.
I love the people I work with and also the faculty have been amazing at helping me create
my path
Learning
I have learned a lot in areas outside of my profession that have stretched me to consider
possibilities beyond what I might have otherwise expected of myself. It has also been
most convenient to complete the program online.
The willingness of the professors to help anyone with any issues.
Having one class session per week is good because that way we can digest the course
material. Also the way of teaching, encouraging discussion and thinking is good. Blended
courses are also nice.
Very good Professors and courses and the flexibility
The hands-on experience with fabrication at the SMFL
The possibility of interacting with different cultures
good course work, excellent faculties , friendly atmosphere aiding for growth and
development
The course work and a few professors who keep guiding and supporting continously.
For international student, there are more challenge, I don't think the international student
center can really help me with my career.
I have been able to interact and gain insights from people with vast experience in the
communication field.
Taking classes under some of the more experienced staff
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All the professors will support students get to know what they want to do in this program.
some professors are really good in their teaching method and handling the class.
some really push students to think rather than hand feeding information.
some focus on real world situation rather than textbook.
Quarter system. It makes you do lot of things in limited time.
I think I will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the work place.
Time management
great department(Imaging Science) with senior faculty always available
Course Structure
Meeting a very diversified group of people to improce my understanding of the business
world
10 weeks
Faculty are all enthusiasm and willing to hear from students.
1. Lab equipment, softwares are relatively adequate.
2. Most courses are well-designed.
3. Classmates are hard-working.
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I have been here for 2 years and I am really happy being a graduate student at RIT . the
graduate program that I am doing now EE is one of most strong programs at RIT , well
established and good faculty stuff members .
The study pattern
Team work is good, but the course helped me out of how, I can be prepared if I am the
only one in the team and complete a task all by myself.
great courses provided by my program and other related programs;
hands-on experience on experiments;
Challenging, working in groups (teamwork)
the quarter system , its very rigorous and i hope it will be helpful for me in the future,
when i get a job, where i have to work in a competitive environment
The way the program is designed allowed me to learn more about the topics that I really
wanted to learn about from the very beginning, and I will get a degree for just doing what
I really like.
The high quality of the professors and the material that is provided in class.
Studying environment, curriculum, the profession of faculties and student services.
the topics, are all update. you learn a lot of real life things.
The technical courses all the way.
It is very rigorous and keeps you on your toes. It needs good time management to get
good grades and pass course wit good results.
we get to experience the on going technology in the world, through our laboratory
sessions. In short Micro electronics lab is fabulous.
Challenging new area of studying.
Learning new concepts.
Classes discussions, multicultural environment
Co-op experience
Applied what we gain during in class. the major is more than applied than theoritical. RIT
is well known in this matter.
That we get to work on projects, that is were the real experience of learning lies.
You can link all the courses together and see the practical applications of what is being
learned.
The professionalism of the faculty with years of experience working in the engineering
role.
The deep knowledge and down to earth know-how of my masters' degree concentration
professor (Ruben Proano). Thanks to that, many things got clearly mastered for my
professional path ahead.
The laboratory space
The course structure is flexible.
immediately advice from faculty
Making student choose 1-2 concentrations out of 8.
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i feel professors are really good at their job preparing us for a great success as
professionals.
Co-op Option.
strong and coherent knowledge about the material
Exposure to a professional and industry oriented coursework and labwork
Very flexible in terms of designing study, can select electives from other departments,
scholarship and aid for deserving candidates, co-op support
Networking with others
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Getting involved in college while studying new things and improving my experiences.
Makes you well prepared for the potential challenges that one can face after academic
life.
My department provides a very flexible co-op/internship program. Many other colleges
have restrictions on the duration, location and other factors for allowing to go on a Coop/Internship.
Many of the programming courses are very helpful and many of the professors follow a
good and up to date style of teaching.
good faculty with highly equipped labs
Faculty and staff are really helpful
BS/MS saves a lot of time and money and made me more appealing for job interviews
The course work is relevant to my work.
Exposure to the american educational system
Experienced professors, excellent infrastructure
The quarter system has allowed me to move through the program relatively quickly.
learned a lot technique and also get connection from faculty, alumni, and outside world
The professor to student ratio
I feel I am developing a stronger work ethic than my past as an undergraduate at RIT
The program is very well crafted. It has the right amount of projects and group based
assignments, which makes the learning fun for students who are returning to school after
a professional life.
The program has a very ambitious agenda, which makes it a coveted one! However, still
being in its nascent stages it is hard to comment on its success.
Working with professors who I had gotten to know in undergrad studies is great, and the
entire faculty has made an effort to get to know my future goals and aspirations. They are
very supportive.
A lot of team work in almost every class. This prepares you to know how to work with
other people
case study
Comradery with my cohort, helpful staff
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It is unique from other universities. There is a definitive description of my program
which other universities do not acknowledge.
Accessible & helpful faculty, good peer environment.
The most positive aspect was that the program was very applicable to 'real' life situations.
It was not based on un-applicable theory.
Interacting with many students and learning the American way of studies
It is free!
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very helpful faculty members and advisors.
I like the open book exams and quizzes. Reason is that one need not mug up formulas and
theory just to do well in the exam. Class sessions are good, but some concepts requires
more of application to understand in-depth its essence. So assignments help great putting
learning to applications. As well as online quizzes without time limit are a great way to
brush up with concepts and at same time revise in case some concepts not clear before.
This gives student to go through book and notes simultaneously, whenever they get stuck
on a question. And no fear of rushing up with time, where one tends to make more
mistake. On other hand mid term and final exam are time bounded of-course, which then
put student to a test now that he/she had ample time to prepare well without feeling any
kind of pressure or frustration. This method helped me learn better. People who have
little learning problem (I had head injury so I at times have difficulty in learning), if time
bounded quizzes are given initially , they tend to perform low. However in second quarter
most of quizzes were not time bounded, thus helped me build my concepts and
fundamental strong and hence my exam performance also was great.
I like that it is a really small program and I know everyone in it.
Topics and instruction
The "applied" nature of the business academics.
I've figured out what I want to do as a career after grad school and have the skills I need
to accomplish my goals.
Finally doing something I want to do.
The course work covered in the program.
Research opportunities, supportive and accessible faculty, intense and challenging
coursework
Able to be done in less than a year
Good resources, technology and knowledge
I really like the professors' enthusiasm and how they relate most classes to their own
personal experiences.
Being able to combine my professional interests with my academic research.
My graduate program of choice at RIT, in Medical Illustration has been an extremely
positive and rewarding one. Not only has my professors Glen Hintz and Jim Perkins been
able to propel and exceed my expectations in terms of content and teaching material.
Whether it be in gross anatomy, illustrator, photoshop, or 3-D applications Glen and Jim
have consistently strived for excellence, quality, and aesthetics. But above all there are
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personable down to earth professors who look to be teaching students, professional and
realistic work expectations.
the family atmosphere
To narrow my field and learn more in that corresponding field
trains me perfectly for the professional environment
Good Professors who know the material well..
The course I took in Fall 2010: Project MGMT. (0681.710.70)
the research
It is well organised and faculties are interested towards giving knowledge rather than just
evaluating.
I feel I was able to grow so much with the help of the faculty in SPAS where I am a
student.
Some of the classes, i.e. acceptance sampling, quality engineering, statistical theory, and
Regression I have been very interesting and I learned alot. The professors in these classes
were very helpful and informative.
The ability to customize my degree by being able to choose which concentrations I want.
Online program. This is my first quarter. I have been very surprised with the level of
engagement in my coursework. I certainly feel, compared to my undergraduate studies,
this material is much more applicable and promote the development of professional
skills.
I like the wide range of curriculum options available in the degree.
The program lets me complete my degree in a timely manner. They had several on-line
courses, which let me complete my degree in Colorado, where my husband is stationed.
The diverse students I talk to through class discussions.
Lab.
The faculty is knowledgeable and sharing. They bring real-life experience, in addition to
academics.
I am currently enrolled in a program which lets me chose, according to my career/future
goals, the courses I see fit, with the help of my advisor, with my interests, as well as to
merge it with different fields of study, I have never experienced that before.
It is personalize and we can select the concentrations that we want.
On-line interaction with persons from different countries and disciplines. I learnt a lot
from these interactions
RIT's reputation in the job market is a very crucial factor to attract lot of students to this
university.
Friendliness of the faculty. Having speaker come to speak about medical illustration.
Real life industry experience
Interactions with faculty in and out of the classroom
Evening classes are available, lots of lab space, building is open late
To know about some technologies and concepts that i didn't know before
There is a TON of faculty support.
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my fellow grads and teachers
Very convenient with travel schedule. Most of the courses provided relevent coursework.
The professors and the students; it's like a big close-knit family.
The faculty.
Learning
Interaction with faculty, flexibility in terms of what project I want to pick
I have found that the graduate program has incorporated workskills and experiences
nicely into the program.
I am happy with the career opportunties the graduate program has opened up for me.
Ability to work on professional-level projects.
CAREER FAIR, I got my first coop position and I can do what I like to do in next few
months
So far, a good response from CMS faculty and staff.
I love that I can customize a program to what I want to achieve in my professional career
and that this program can male that happen.
I was definitely impressed with the rigorous course work, I truly felt I was challenged
academically.
The fact that it is almost over.
Context and Trends was an excellent first class, which helped to do a number of things.
First of all, it served to re-acclimate me to a college environment. It also helped me to put
a clearer focus on my intents for entering the program. Finally the access to information
has been very good in scope and in content, which has already served to broaden my
horizon. Those positive experiences have carried over thus far into the succeeding
classes.
Getting help, good feedback and guidance from my advisor and professors on
succeeding; and developing a good relationship with them.
The accessibility and approachability of faculty.
Give me lots of opportunities of finding co-op and internship.
Coop
The prevalence of some of our Ph.D.'s names in the science research community.
It is an open methodology to design the course under the guidance of a Program Director.
time flexibility
met a lot of diverse graduate students from all over - the best part of this program
Being able to apply what is learned.
The ability to interact with professors and colleagues together on a relevant project.
In my MS Applied Statistics we have very outstanding professors that teach the course in
an effective manner and guide the students through the learning process is a highly
motivating manner.
Being able to complete the program long-distance.
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The BS/MS program is unknown throughout the university. Few people know about it.
Imaging Science lacks any help in terms of career services. As an international student, it
is very difficult to market yourself with a graduate degree in Imaging Science and I
believe that CIS can do better.
More clarity and transparentness for job opportunities.
Offering more elective courses within the department
The curriculum needs to be reassessed and updated to become more practical and useful
in a modern world. I gained much more useful experience and skills out of my electives
than core classes.
Each graduate student having his/her own personal work station. This is an area that they
can store their work, books, and anything else. The also would be able to work on their
personal laptops here.
Only three of my six professors thus far have been outstanding. One was horrific, one has
been moderate. I'd enjoy more engagement, feeling as if there is a reason I am learning
what I am.
There should be more resources and opportunities for students to get together and
interact. In a nutshell, the social experience was lacking. It was like the whole purpose of
the program was to do school work and develop the skills for a career and no focus was
placed on interacting with others or developing in a social manner. Social skills,
presentation skills, working with other people was limited and if any social skills practice
occurred it was by doing school work. Namely, in terms of socialization, it felt like I was
being turned into a robot for the industry or professional world, without concern for
developing a more satisfactory personal life and no information about such a process was
provided to me.
My program needs a stronger foundation (in the first quarter) of information on how to
develop a thesis concept over the course of my time here, rather than only giving that
information in my 2nd-to-last quarter. In fact, you are not allowed to take the seminar
until you have earned half of your required credit hours. It can be something that takes a
year to figure out, and learning that near the end of your time at RIT is stressful and
scary.
It took me several weeks for me to gain access to my advisor. When I did so, I learned I
had been signed up for classes that I could have been waived from which will cost me
thousands of dollars that I do not have to spend on useless classes.
If the courses were either offered more often (perhaps won't be a problem when semesters
begin?) or there were a more clear path for part-time students - so they don't take courses
out of order, that would be good.
Better direction when students enter into the program at times other than fall quarter.
more information about thesis execution
Increased knowledge/use of equipment that is available to everyone
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Online students are an aferthought. All activities and assistance are focused on local
students.
The undergraduates are offered a class in Professional Practice- this should be a required
graduate class, also.
Some of the online classes feel too much like they are being run without much interaction
from the professor, especially some of the graduate elective courses.
The major problem I see within my program, is that there is too much of a focus on the
Undergraduate Major and not on the Graduate students. Over half the class I have taken
have been with Undergrads, so at best I am being taught at a high undergrad level. There
rarely is any extra thought put into the differences between being an Undergraduate and
being a Graduate.
As you can (perhaps) see by my responses to Academic Advising, there really is none, as
far as I am aware. I haven't met with my advisor in almost 2 years. My feelings are that
Graduate Students within the Film and Animation program are really left to their own
devices, while the Undergrads receive more attention, get TA positions over Graduate
Students, and have a much more career/goal oriented academic structure.
Need more experience in writing technical reports
Group work has been frustrating for me so far. As a professional who is returning to
school, it is frustrating to be placed in groups with students who are continuing after just
graduating from undergraduate programs and have not quite grown into a professional
yet. I have had problems with participation and quality of work from individuals in such
situations.
To experience more things about the reality. I must say, my major is very abstract, and
there are many textbooks which are full of words. Sometimes maybe we can read them,
recite them, and even understand them. But we do not clearly know the operation of them
in the society. Still, keeping reading and learning by rote can be boring and easy to
forget.
more selective-- idiots get in. Definitely not all students are qualified.
A better budget would be great. We do not have sufficient resources in our studio.
I didn't like the fact that there's only one academic adviser available. I hope you would
allow for three different persons at least. Also, please hire more PhD holders! I didn't like
the fact that most of the faculty seem to be holding master's degree only. I am planning to
do a PhD after my master's degree and I am having a hard time finding a a faculty
member since all the outstanding ones are already busy. Finally, please hire very clear
English speakers. Being an international student, I have a hard time understanding nonnative English speakers.
Some courses are too theoretical with no clear real world application. At least some form
of labs should be included in every course to enhance the learning experience.
Better instruction of required courses outside of my department for concentration classes
ie. Business Concentration Classes for an Engineering Master's of Engineering degree.
Sometimes, more solved work in classes could be helpful.
I didn't even know I have a program adviser until 2 years into the program. Have to
fumble my ways around to find out what are the requirements and what courses I should
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take to complete the program. Personally I feel my adviser is not very accessible. I wish
this could have been improved.
-I am very concerned about the recent focus on diversity rather than job placement. I am
told that the standards for acceptance into the MBA program have been lowered in the
interest of encouraging diversity, and I find this extremely disturbing. I am not opposed
to diversity per se - actually, it is my opinion that we already have a very diverse student
body here at the college of business, which is good. However, I feel my degree is being
devalued by the lowering of the bar, and I don't feel that further increasing the diversity
of the student body is a good enough justification for this.
-There is an excessive number of adjunct professors; I have had negative experiences
with some of these due to lack of experience and availability
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-Need to increase the focus on job placement, especially at the administrative/Dean's
office level. Bring in more employers, advertise the school in business circles, attract
potential employers from outside of Western NY...I feel it should be the main mission of
the program to get people into the work force immediately. It seems to me that this is left
to the Career office, and the college itself doesn't seem to care.
more course offerings on nights and weekends
My academic advisor rarely responds to e-mail or phone calls. On numerous occasions I
have e-mailed him with respect to elective course requirements and have had no
response. I usually have to call the department admin for the class I would like to take
and ask them if they have had any materials science and engineering students take the
course previously. Having a responsive liaison between the student and the department
would help immensely.
Additionally multiple courses were canceled due to low enrollment throughout my terms
at RIT. This caused multiple issues as I have employer who pre approves classes for
tuition reimbursement. If the pre-approval is not done before the start date of the class the
reimbursement is refused. Finding out a class is canceled a week before the quarter starts
is unacceptable.
I work full time as I attend class so this experience would be better if I were working less
so that I could focus on my degree more.
The Co-opt office for Saunders needs to be improved. I would also recommend a career
fair only for MBA students. The main fair at the end of the year was almost useless to the
MBA students. Of the 300+ companies that were there, only a handful were looking for
MBA students and of that handful, most of them wanted an IT degree. So for students
who focused in marketing or other areas, there were no companies looking to employ us.
Therefore, Saunders should do a better job helping graduates get jobs after graduation.
Also, among students, the Co-Opt office is a joke. They offer limited help and the help
they do give is sub-par for a graduate school.
Make more on site classes rather than being completely online.
There could be a better way to get associated with the school and certain events to allow
for a better outside the classroom experience.
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There could be more number of thesis advisers and easy enough to convert from MEngg
to MS (thesis), there are some students that do have research interest and yet are not able
to pursue it due to this stiffness.
facilities, facilities, and professors
Lower cost
there is no clear cut method or proper guidance about the selected course of study for the
master's. till date I don't understand what are the outcomes of my course after I complete
my studies.
Research that is communicated across department or faculty boundaries so supporting
work is not duplicated.
Communication to grads - Coming from a different school to be grads and given little
info on anything. No idea who to talk to about what...or where to go to get things done.
After a year and a half, I am just now figuring out where, how, who, what etc...in
navigating my department.
Create an event when and where graduate students would have the opportunity to
introduce and present their place of origin. The purpose should be to create an harmony
of unity in the great diversity.
More empathy towards international students (minorities) having different culture,
backgrounds, and personalities.
I think my biggest regret is not being able to take more courses in Computer Graphic
Design and some other courses from other colleges. I understand that the students in a
major have preference but I would have loved to take some courses but they were major
restricted or their timing clashed with my major courses.
While I have only been in my program for two quarters, I have noticed that there should
be more opportunities to interact with the college as a student.
Far to many exams and not enough projects.
Can't access all course material from home. Makes completing course work while
working a job VERY difficult.
Curriculum must be more flexible, to accommodate changes in technology.
Would like to see 2nd concentration abolished for electives or self created learning path.
I need more information on the graduate paper, it seems that it is not readily accessible.
Wider variety of courses, especially in some concentrations such as IB.
I think our current program is too tough for graduates. The total credits for graduation are
too much for us. Too much work sometimes make people less challenging. For me, I tend
to put less effort in my project if there are too much projects at the same time.
A better explanation regarding what level of work is expected for a Master's thesis.
Specifically, what level of work (scope) differentiates a Master's degree from a pHD?
Saunders students should have a final project or thesis so that they have something
significant to show after their program is complete.
I just started my Graduate program this quarter so i cant say which.
Part time students in general are marginalized. One example is that academic advising is
not as active with part time students. Another example is that professors rarely have
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office hours at times that part time students can make. Classes with part time and full
time students represent interesting challenges to group work which is required in almost
every class. Full time students would rather meet during the day while part time students
are unable to do so because they work during the day. Having classes with just part time
students would be nice.
I feel as a multi student that we are not given as much in resources. I think it is important
for us to have a lab we can use on breaks or after hours with a swipe card. We need a
lab/study area on campus that is for graduate students, all of them and not just program
specific.
The organization and communication from the department's academic advisor is
TERRIBLE. I am a part-time student, and I work at least 40 hours a week, so my main
form of communication is through email. I have NEVER received a response from my
department's academic advisor. I have to send several follow-up emails every time, but
mostly I just have to find another person who can answer my questions. It has been
extremely frustrating and the only negative experience I've had while at RIT. However, it
has been so bad that I probably would choose a different school if I were to do it again. I
understand that this person may be extremely busy, even overwhelmed, but to never
respond to a simple question in an email is just ridiculous and flat out rude. And if this
person is just too busy, then the department should add another person to help with the
workload, because apparently one person can not manage it themselves. I'm so grateful
that my professors and faculty advisor can answer the majority of my questions, because
dealing with the academic advisor is just awful.
Additional coursework in lieu of a capstone project. (MS in IT)
Many projects I see friends working on feel forced or contrived. They aren't valuing the
experience like they do the coursework. It doesn't seem like a good fit for everyone.
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Just as there is the option of a thesis or project, perhaps offer the option of taking
additional, more challenging seminar style course or courses.
You could lobby the government to restore employer tuition reimbursement to be 100%
tax free. It is a real pain to have to cough up a few thousand dollars a quarter to pay for
something that is allegedly paid for.
Classes would be more effective and time better spent if they were designed in such a
way that brought a real work environment into the classroom. There is far too much focus
on text reading and flat examples when there could be interaction on a regular basis with
existing business scenarios that are going on right now. Honestly, the master's program
would be significantly better if almost all classroom instruction was eliminated and we
had the equivalent of clinicals for nursing and medical students. We could do rotations, or
structured internships, with local businesses for the year. I think there is a lot more to be
gained from that kind of instruction.
Offering more options to choose for courses.
More infrastructure relevant to study.
I would like the quality of online courses to be improved. They have varied from really
terrible to ok.
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Sorry, but I do not know any way an on-line program could ever replace the classroom.
That being said, in most cases the classes do a fairly good job but students must know the
burden is on them because resources are limited. Communication is difficult with the
intructor. The chat sessions are weak - typing back and forth in not effective - we should
see the intructor and be able to discuss verbally with them on a weekly basis.
provide field trips to real corporations, markets. provide job potential discriptions
More clarity/transparency on the administration's part - we're not given the information
we need to make informed choices and to understand the current changes in the program.
There is a lot of communication issues that need to be improved. We struggle
unnecessarily and end up relying on upperclassmen, older grad students to answer
questions as it seems like the department doesn't have the answers or doesn't bother to
share them with us. That needs to change.
As an on-line EMBA student, I have found the calibur of instructor critical in bridging
the gap between in-class participation and the isolation of on-line learning. Acedemic
credentials aside, the ability to effectively communicate the material in a way that
engages a "distant" audience is an important character trait that should be weighed
heavily as faculty are chosen for this particular program.
it can be improved by giving more importance to research
better advisor - or an additional advisor that wanted your to succeed and was more
accessible
Many of us would like to have the opportunity of getting certified in different areas
pertinent to our career at the same time as we are studying. This adds value to the student
when looking for job opportunities.
An increased number of faculty.
If there will be more alumni coming to RIT to communicate professional experience
face-to-face, I think that will be helpful.
In almost all of the graduate courses, basic concepts are still taught. In my opinion, one or
two classes should be required of all students which introduce these concepts. Therefor,
the advanced classes do not have to spend time covering these topics and can get into
more detailed information. A lot of the classes offered might seem advanced by the
course name, but looking at the information it teaches is very basic. There isn't much of a
difference between the undergrad program and the graduate program.
More courses on the manufacturing area.
increase department size.
having classes more pratical instead of theory
Practicing theory in real time at real organizations.
pay more attention on fundamental theory
More and broader class offerings. I am afraid I will not be able to finish my grad degree
in the allotted time because of the lack of class offerings.
The quarter system is really hectic and restricts my scope of learning personally as I am a
slow learner.
I have had issues during several quarters regarding my tuition due to an apparent lack of
communication between the registrar, SFS and financial aid offices. The full amount of
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my tuition is covered by my department so I should not have to pay tuition but for the
past two quarters I have had an unpaid tuition balance on my account due to an issue
relating to full time equivalency. As I'm almost finished taking classes towards my
degree during fall quarter I only took 8 credits and had a FTE with my research. Financial
aid viewed this as me being a part time student and therefore did not apply any aid to my
account until I contacted them. For this quarter I'm back to taking 12 credits but financial
aid initially only applied aid for 8 credits rather than the full 12. I have known several
other grad students who have had similar issues.
If Open lab hours can be extended especially during the last three weeks of every quarter
will be real good.
Also on the off campus bus services (like the rustic village route which has not less than
500 students) thre is a need to increase number of buses, the frequency and extension of
hours as well. On the extension of hours I mean the last bus service should at least be at
midnight.
I think by doing this it will give more opportunity for students to better use the available
RIT facilities for Academic excellence. I know it is well known that students get to have
more done and focus more if they spend time in school rather than home
Offer more online only classes.
Find ways to improve the online experience.
Increase collaboration between faculty, other students, and support staff.
Part-time students like myself seem to be at a disadvantage due to the way that courses
are structured (i.e. group projects). Also I don't understand why the graduate program
could not stay on a quarter scheudle given that the Saunders school has the undergraduate
program on a different scheudle than their graduate program. I think the quick pace of a
quarter system is important to a graduate program. Further I find it disappointing that it
will now take me longer to complete my degree than if the program remained under the
quarter system (again part-time students were not thought of).
The graduate thesis process in my program feels outdated, and the research methods
course that prepares students to begin their thesis is very dry. There was also little to no
connection between the course work and the culminating thesis requirement. There seems
to be little or no consistency among graduate programs at RIT regarding what is required
for degree completion. To me it seems that unless you are going to be a researcher or
move into a Ph.D. program, doing hours/days/months of traditional research to complete
a traditional thesis project that is going to sit on a shelf and collect dust seems to provide
little benefit. At best a traditional research thesis feels like a large unnecessary barrier to
degree completion, especially for working professionals. Some of the changes that we are
seeing in undergraduate education with flipped classroom models and competency-based
learning should probably be considered when modernizing graduate programs. There has
to be a better way of assessing graduate student knowledge and program success - even if
it were to give options to students (e.g. thesis OR demonstrated/applied knowledge, etc).
Including labs in some courses.
More focus and help about building up our portfolio, to get ready for career.
Keep things practical, some professors are too scientific and others are not serious
enough about the need for their information
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There needs to be a better way to understand to what extent my requirements for
graduation have been met.
I am studying international business. Providing the opportunity to collaborate with
international companies, focus on a 2nd language and study abroad would make the
program stronger.
there are certain things by which it can be improved, like for students with image
processing background ,a 7 days crash course related to use of matlab can be taken prior
to the college starts as well as assisting students in one way or other to select the
appropriate subjects in each quarter.
Provide a Signal Processing course for mechanical engineers or do a better job
integrating the ME and EE controls sequences.
The students are lazy and cheat like no other I've ever seen and I'm older have been to
more than one school.
Please stop with every class forcing a partner to get real world team experience. It really
does not work this way. Most students are lazy and this has burned me every quarter.
More availability of courses of interest.
Why do I have to ensure my funding comes through every quarter when I was told tuition
would be covered for courses during the duration of my degree?
It makes no sense that I have to hound my department secretaries and program advisers
every quarter to make sure my scholarship goes through with financial services. If I was
told it would be covered it should be out of my concern and automatically dealt with.
it could be made more exhaustive
More research opportunities with private organizations.
I am not even sure who my graduate advisor is.
Engineering management is a transitive major to management/business for engineers.
Teaching more business and management courses would be very helpful for their career.
There comes other majors' students to study EM but there are not enough courses related
to their major to study except Industrial Engineering. Fro example I did Civil Engineering
and wanted to get a few courses related to construction/project management but
unfortunately no construction course was offered.
Faculty could improved personal communication with online students, just overall. I have
sometimes felt that degree level expectations were not made entirely clear, and in
"mixed" courses there is definitely a bias in the classroom toward those there in person
rather than online.
More clearly defined expectations/milestones for the thesis process. Things seem to
change on whims quite frequently, which is hard to adapt to.
More information on internship/job opportunities.
I believe that switching to semesters will hinder my graduate program. In the computer
field, having knowledge in many areas of computing is important for a wide breadth of
job opportunities. We have the ability to attend 3 classes a term for a total of 9 classes per
school year that diversifies our learning experiences. When we switch to semesters, we
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will still only be allowed 3 classes a semester which would only allow us a total of 6
classes per school year. That is a 33% drop in diversity of classes that we can attend.
My graduate program experience can improve if there was a lab dedicated for working.
Currently, the lab assigned is also used as a classroom during certain days and times.
Consequently, students need to leave the lab to accommodate the class and ultimately
don't have access to a computer with the necessary software.
Better Grad Lab space would be nice... also more clear way to connect my thesis research
topic to those faculty that might be interested.
Having a location where students in the Multidisciplinary program can go and call their
own would aid in bringing classmates together.
Provide more opportunities to network with the Co-Op Office. Now that I am starting to
look for full-time positions, I find that I am lost and need more guidance. I wish I had a
network opportunity to talk with them and see what they have to offer.
Have more information available to every graduate student. Funding opportunities should
be a priority.
The most knowledgeable person on my graduate program are the people in the CE office,
not my advisor. I can get some advise from him on which courses would be helpful, but
he really doesn't know the detailed course requirements I need to graduate. Simply
talking to the people in the office would be more useful-but if everyone did that, they
would have no time.
Every class I've taken so far in stats has been loaded extremely heavily near the end of
the quarter (this was the case with business classes I had take too).
Better technical writing preparation and more strict deadlines.
Most of the classes I want to take overlap or are offered when I can't take them.
What's the point of a graduate degree when I could go to RIT for half the cost as an
undergrad and take all the same classes and get the exact same education?
too much load can sometimes have a negative impact on students. reducing work load in
some courses can give students better chance to grasp the material
More cross disciplinary interactions
I found RIT below my expectation especially in the graduate climate aspect. We did not
emerge well with other student. some courses are tough while others not clear.
The number of professors are disappointed. especially in HCI and E-learning courses. we
have taught by someone who have a master as we are undergrad students. many classes
are mixed with undergrad. I don't like that Idea.
we need many opportunistic to meet with professors . we need an open event in our
program each week. we need seminars provided by qualified professors
Course options in Graduate level are very limited. The no. of courses offered at a
graduate level should improve.
Too many unnecessary classes, I don't think we need 90 credits to
Graduate, it's waste time and money.
I hope have more chances to do internship, coz work experience
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Is very important in my major. Some majors can work for one or two
Quarter and come back to study, but we cannot do this way, it's
Unreasonable . I also hope school can often have interact with some company, it's benifit
for all students.
Probably would be a good idea to meet with my Academic Avisor, but that is on me.
Tension amongst students tends to be high due to the
I think one of the ways in wish my graduate program experience could be improved is by
giving prerequisite courses to student after having done a thorough understanding of what
is their level of understanding in that particular area of study. Because sometimes people
end up taking pre-requisite courses on a level that sometimes is advanced or very low for
them and it seems that they have wasted their time by taking pre-requisite courses that are
not tailored to their level of understanding.
Intern, Workshop, User Research, Branding Strategy, Field Visiting, right now, none of
them have considered in our study, what can I say? The existing program plan is too
weak.
Courses and variety of courses offered should be improved greatly...the courses for MS &
E and course content at RIT when compared to other colleges still needs a lot of work.
The program needs to invest heavily in improving job related skills. I find the present
arrangements to be inadequate, as they are mostly one way lectures not contributing to
any instant and observable learning. work shops and one on one training sessions should
be organized more frequently.
Navigating the tuition and financial aid landscape during the application process was
difficult, but I was a special case (already a RIT undergrad transitioning to RIT dualdegree MEng program)
Add more HR management-relevant courses (comp & benefits, for example)
If felt like a lot of the time the department just didn't have the resources to give us the
complete education they would like too. Even though the department was recently
remodeled, there were still often issues of not having enough computers for people to
work on, and anyone who's projects require studio space (like stop motion students)
would usually have only limited access to small rooms that I think were originally
intended as closets.
I also feel like there could be more done on the part of the school to help students find job
opportunities. Mark Reisch in particular has been working really hard to make
networking connections and get information about internships and jobs to the student
body and working with the careers department, but it doesn't seem like he has the backing
from the school he needs for things like having a school booth at the yearly SIGGRAPH
conference.
I' like more of the classes to be offered online or more often. I currently need to take one
class that is only offered in the summer, and that will be difficult for me. More online
classes would be easier as well because I work full time and have to take personal time
from work to take some classes.
Credit hours awarded in consideration of direct related work experience
While understanding that the specific program I am in is Human Resource Development,
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offerings should include areas in Human Resource Management in order to provide the
best well rounded program for students interested in the HR profession, and it could
possibly attract more students (e.g. compensation and benefit administration, employee
and labor relations, strategic management, risk management, and workforce planning &
employment.
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If RIT wants to become serious about Graduate Studies, this is what needs to happen:
20 to 40 year goals:
The Office of Graduate Studies needs to become a Graduate School - This would solve
the non-uniformity issue among graduate student theses and would raise the overall
quality of them and all of the programs across the board.
There needs to be a graduate student center - Graduate students at RIT are so disjointed. I
barely know my classmates. There is no sense of community among us. A graduate
student center could be a meeting place, lounge areas, study areas, conference rooms for
meetings and practicing talks, an eatery/bar where there could be a trivia night. Then we
could have the interaction we long for. It would be a nice change from being stuck in the
lab all the time. We want a sense of community; this could be the cornerstone.
3 year goal:
Help/make it a priority to encourage graduate students to get a larger voice in student
government (i.e. encourage the forming of a MSO) - This will start solving problems for
graduate students on the ground floor and would provide more resources for graduate
students. This would also increase community among the graduate students, increase
stability, and be extremely beneficial to the people who would use it. If the graduate
student population is to increase; it's going to need greater representation.
Immediate goal:
Make the Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium peer reviewed and selective This will raise the importance of the talks. Cap the number of the talks from outside
schools or make criteria. Require proceedings, that would demand quality. This can only
help RIT.
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These are things that immediately jump out at me.
Dean of my program has to be changed.
In the now dean of my major, there is no improving.
More career fairs and other job searching oppotunities
Improving online courses
Greatly reduce the enrollment restrictions on graduate courses in disiplines beyond our
specific program. Institute graduate level courses that are restricted to undergraduates.
Survey graduate students to find out what we are interested in exploring.
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Academic advisors don't give us any feedback and don't provide an environment where
we can feel free to ask them questions
So far I have zero issues that I can identify that is controled by RIT.
There needs to be studio spaces for MFA Imaging Arts students. We share a community
computer lab, but there is no place to do any work other than print/compute, ie cutting a
piece of wood, framing a photograph, incorporating sculpture into Fine Art practice.
There also must be stronger direction and support from MFA coordinator position.
They need to stop changing the ritual of critique process. The ten week marker is counter
intuative. I would have liked to have had formal critique sessions with a group of faculty
more often with more of a ritual attached to it. My cohort was helpful but only to certain
point, the critiques with them became redundant. Access to proper presentation space is a
minimum. There is not a lot of "artfulness" in the environment, on the walls, at the
school. There is a lot of under utilized space in the building and I found this psychically
disprupting. The classes were often too slow or not engaging enough so i tried to get
credit hours outside of the classroom, which was possible.
More clarity and information in what decisions are being made within the program, more
organization of the logistics of the program and thesis, much more activity from the MFA
coordinator, having decisions that impact my thesis and my ability to make progress on
my thesis be made MUCH sooner (I often find myself either forced to wait for several
weeks before I am given information I need, such as where my thesis exhibition will take
place, or find myself forced to make a decision regarding my thesis without having all
necessary information.)
The room for graduate student is not work, it is too small and insufficient facility for all
grad student
Coordination of workload between professors.
More in-person options for courses, rather than online. Online sucks.
Funding students for their thesis and conference expenditure.
More exposure to industry by calling speakers on regular basis to tell students what is
happening in the field currently.
Since my program is kind of multidisciplinary and doesn't have faculty of its own, I feel
(and other students too) that we need quality faculty to teach.
Also, we need to have a separate center/department/school and not be merged to other
schools, this could confuse the prospect students while applying and could reduce the
number of applications in the following year.
One-on-one financial aid person to help you find scholarships...
As University, you should offer better housing options.
Increase the course offering of my program (Industrial Engineering):
- include required management and business classes
- include more supply chain management and logistics classes
More resources, consideration for part time students that are only available to activities in
the evenings after work.
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Offer a traditional MBA program for working professionals. It is nice to have the variety
of opinions of those that are in the program right out of undergrad, but it prohibits my
learning when having to work in groups with those that have no professional experience.
As an online student, only a few teachers seem to make the effort to include distance
students. They need to remember we don't have other students we can collaborate with,
and that is a big handicap.
Department updates sent out via email
I think that the grad courses could be a bit less theoretical and more practical if students
are not pursuing a Master of Science degree.
Have slightly less of a focus on engineering.
Increas offering times of some courses which are open just in one quarter in one year.
As a staff member at RIT, there are snags associated with the Staff computer account
type. I missed email newsletters that were sent only to the Student account type for
months in a row.
As in my previous response, I think the course design is not strong. There is far too much
"doing" and not enough "thinking". Perhaps this is my own fault for choosing an
engineering program, where the focus is more on the "doing". However, for a graduate
program I expected the course work to be more difficult; difficult taken to mean
intellectually challenging, not just a high level of throughput.
give the students control over their machine accounts.
1) Provide graduate students more opportunities to work in labs or more clerk like jobs. I
say so because I had to work in a cafe my 1st year and as a graduate student it was
extremely physically exhausting keeping up with work load and on campus job. Morever,
as an international student, since your away from home, it is difficult juggling even basic
chores and tasks like paying your bills, managing personal life, adjusting yourself in a
whole new country. It would definitely make our life a lot easier if we had more on
campus jobs that are not physically exhausting within our department.
2) More flexible co-op program.
I didn't like the Masters project part in my department. It should be more like a course
rather than prolonging for unlimited time for completion.
Maybe more video conferencing and video lectures that are recorded and can be
downloaded (like my Organizational Behavior class)
It has been difficult getting swipe key access to labs that contain programs necessary to
use "for class work. When I finally got access, it was removed during winter break.
For 1-2 classes professors were not as organized and did not give their maximum efforts
to give their best from their experience. Some of them seemed to be more concerned and
disoriented due to their activities outside the classroom (private business, academic
obligation, etc)
Outside of graduate program: housing operations were not as supportive and effective for
students who had challenge in finding placements outside of campus; this could be
improved
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I wish all of the professors took advantage of all of the technology available, specifically
the Connect rooms.
More research oriented approach than just preparing us for a job.
1) Require ALL graduate classes to be offered 4pm or later - very difficult to attend
courses during the day for a working, part-time student.
2) Require the default graduate faculty advisor for the program to schedule a meeting to
discuss the students outlooks/expectations/wants for the degree. (I have yet to meet my
advisor, and I am in my second year.)
3) Update departmental staff on upcoming program changes (i.e. trimester to semester). I
have asked many people within the department for advice or information on the up-andcoming course offerings with the change to semester, the department doesn't seem to
have any advice/information on the topic - almost like they don't even know what to
expect with the change.
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4) OFFER MORE GRADUATE CLASSES IN SPRING/SUMMER! - After completing
the core EE classes, there are very limited options for the Spring/Summer terms.
1. Provide more current research and reading materials. Our field is newer, changes
quickly, and needs to be responsive to current trends.
2. Provide more of a scholarly graduate experience which would include more
researched-based exercises or publications. I don't feel I got the real graduate student
experience because of the level of the courses and potentially lower expectations of the
facutly on students. I feel that often these courses were not even to a level of difficulty as
the bachelor level classes in SCB, they were often more in line with associate level
classes from community colleges.
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3. Online courses need to provide more value to students. The courses are so
inconsistenly delivered and they are often subpar. I wanted to learn from my faculty not
just read/post the same duplicated message from each student about their summary of an
assigned article from 5-10 years ago. One or two were valuable and good, but most were
on the verge of being an embarassement to say they are graduate level.
More frequent course offerings, and more information on where to find financial support
if needed.
Course offerings for graduate and technical electives are poor at best. Therefore it could
be improved by having more offerings of elective courses.
Facilities and department resources are also lacking. Space for graduate students to work
on simulation or theoretical based projects could improve this as well as better access to
computers or software required for thesis work.
Improve the group experience for online student. I realize that each group is functioning
according to its members, there must be a standard way to handle group work.
more school spirit.
more graduate lab rooms.
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Offering more classes on campus as an option, I miss the element of interaction with the
online program
I think it would be beneficial to have a listing of the electives that would satisfy our
degree requirements for each quarter/semester. I had a hard time figuring out what
electives would count as professional ones that I wanted to take and could be counted at
the graduate level.
It would be nice to see some more classes that are directly applicable to practice.
the grad lab space need natural light, studios, alternative printing tech
More rigorous projects like Dr Ross assignees to get a taste of more application vs
execution of the methods taught
Course opportunities- there aren't a lot of options for graduate level courses in my major.
There are a lot of things that I would have liked to take but our school doesn't offer.
Job preparation- identifying what jobs we qualify for, what to expect for entry level
positions
There was a heavy influx of international students in my "class" who had and have
difficulty with the transition to the United States. Several struggled with the basics of
language and could not participate or contribute in the academic community, in
someways this completely diminished any constructive feedback from anyone other than
the instructor. Many also had or have difficulty understanding what is expected from
them as graduate students or simply did not understand the department for which they
were accepted into. Having a large collection of dedicated, hardworking, and competitive
students only increases your own and the work of others around you.
The most frustrating aspect of this course is that all prior courses have used MLA or APA
formatting for course work; however, the graduate project requires the use of Chicago
Manual Style of Writing. This style should be implemented earlier in the degree program.
The Research Methods course was not recommended to me when I was selecting my
electives, although it was recommended (but not required) prior to the graduate project.
There are advantages of having a self-paced graduate project course, but there are
disadvantages, as well. It's difficult to know at what stage of the project I should be. The
instructions for choosing the type of project are confusing and it's difficult to determine
the exact expectations, i.e. manuscript, thesis, journal, technical report,etc.
For degree plans/students that are completely online, there should be an opt-out feature
for email inviting students who live outside the area to on-campus functions.
The online experience needs to be examined again because in some classes it has been
just as helpful as having taken the class in person but it varies to a great degree. I've had
classes in which the online "module" for that week was a powerpoint narrated by the
professor and it took less than 15 minutes to watch. Modules like that are essentially
useless as I was forced to search the internet for answers in most cases for questions I
had. Professor availability is also suspect in the online classes as I've had experiences
where emails I sent to the professor get answered 5 to 7 days later which is unacceptable.
Additionally, the graduate program in my dept is skewed towards full time graduate
students who get a key to the lab on campus so they can go in and use the departments
computer resources whenever they wish. No such advantage is given to the part time
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graduate students who may still be close enough to campus to take advantage of the lab.
Instead, part time students are left to buy all the licenses and software they need for their
personal machines.
It should remain equally rigorous but quality of the coursework should be revised for
most courses. Plus the content delivered in class should be more comprehensive.
Requiring that all students complete a capstone or thesis project.
It would be helpful to have updates (quarterly, bi-yearly?) on the trends, topics and
outlook in the industry for my areas of study. I have a friend that attends Bentley on-line
for HCI and this is something they do that he finds very helpful. Stories of graduates
from my program. Who's working where or presenting at conferences.
More group and individual assignments that have practical implication and can get us
prepared for high level jobs in business industry. Why should not we be able to compete
with Ivey league business colleges? Why Saunders College of Business can't be as
impressive and good as Harvard Business School (HBS). One thing that I noticed during
my short time in college of business is that almost all professors give HBS cases for
analyses - why should not our own professors write as good cases as HBS and get them
analyzed by students instead of HBS cases. Among many of our own cases, there could
be some of HBS's. I am not discriminating.
provide at least some kind tuition help, not have to worry every year about tuition
increase. have more technical engineering classes that are offered after 5pm for students
that are working. also our program used to have a dinner (just plain sandwiches option)
so right after work we can attend class and not worry about dinner but due to"high cost"
our program doesnt offer that anymore, which is not correct since tuition is already so
expensive and thats the least that RIT can do for its graduate students. Also there is little
or no help for graduate students that are working, not even on merit bases
Needs to update its vision and goals. They need to offer some of the more timely courses
and retire some of the old courses that do not offer real job skills any more.
While I enjoy the independence of chosing which classes to take and when, I was very
overwhelmed by trying to figure out which courses to take in what order to graduate
when I desired to. I spoke to an advisor and did not find it very helpful as to the
organization of courses. Being somewhat unsure of when certain courses were offered,
what sequence courses had to be taken, the help would've been appreciated. I would like
to have a solid set plan of, if I want to graduate at this date these are the courses I should
take during these quarters.
Artists need more exposure opportunities in a big city. I wish RIT can rent a exhibit space
in NYC for the thesis exhibition. Our students are good, but need to be seen!
Better communication and follow up from the Advisers, they should be calling students
periodically to check their situation and orient them, coach them in their current
situations.
Improve the TA and Tutoring functions, they don't operate as expected for most students;
their office ours are in collision with other classes and homework time.
Increasing the number of print outs we can make per quarter.
Not necessarily a graduate program improvement, rather than an advising improvement.
Long story short, because my adviser had set up my first quarter's classes for me before
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meeting with me individually, I am forced to take an extra quarter of classes, rather than
graduate in the 3 quarters that I had expected. This has caused financial difficulties that
could have been prevented had my adviser met with me either in person, over the phone,
or via e-mail before the start of my first quarter. Communication between students and
advisers when the student is new to the college and unaware of it's proceedings could
definitely be improved to make sure situations like this don't happen and make sure
unforeseen difficulties don't occur.
At RIT Dubai, it needs more time to get improved, time it is
1. Getting graduates involved in a formal manner with teaching and research
opportunities
2. Accommodating more than one school of thoughts in the research methods course
3. Accommodating other types of research (i.e., exploratory work)
4. Offer graduates which come from very diverse background entry courses for analytical
data tools which are up to date with the rest.
Some more financial aid please!
Advising, What advising - it's follow the book, let us know if there is a problem - there is
little followup and little room for movement beyond straight follow the book.
There should be no ambiguity about the graduation requirements, for example, thesis
versus capstone/comprehensive exam. Also, whether or not internships are mandatory, or
simply an alternative requirement to completing the degree requirements.
Some of the courses really don't apply to what I would like to be doing as I progress with
my career. I wish I could use more real-life examples from my job to incorporate into the
classroom to help me grow.
Career services should be improved
Faculty quality should be improved
I took majority of my classes online.
Less combined undergrad/grad class and more small group grad classes. More focus on
thesis and less on coursework.
It would be nice to have more of a plan for what i will take in the future.
I dont think there is really a "graduate school environment." I feel the campus is geared
more towards undergrads. Also, there are not a lot of "Americans" in my program and I
feel segregated as a white, female.
SIS should be redesigned, or at least returned to the older system. The current system is
terribly designed and causes a ridiculous amount of undue stress on students. This
Institue should be dedicated to implementing whatever programs are most efficient for
the student, seeing as how it is the student who must bear the financial burden, often for
the rest of their lives. Not one student I have spoken to is happy with the current system,
so I believe there is a responsibility to change it as soon as possible.
The courses are largely "canned", with lectures having been filmed many years ago. They
are in desperate need of refreshing.
Create more classes that would teach students about the skills jobs are currently
requiring.
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MATLAB is the basic software in my program , any MATLAB classes or any help would
be really appreciated .
Maybe to provide more capstone ideas. I am currently in my second quarter and I have no
idea about a topic for my capstone. Therefore, I believe a course just focused op possibles
capstone topics should be provide since the student get into the program.
Better students and faculty
Co-op period for international graduate students is too restrictive and hurting students
opportunities.
Probably consider making the ability to pick our courses a little more flexible and make
us aware of the pre-requisites during the orientation or way ahead of time.
My graduate program could be improved with a reorganization of the subjects they offer.
They offer the necessary subjects, but not in the better order.
More flexibility on offered courses.
The graduate seminar is not useful while we payed for that every quarter and it is a
mandatory course. In a 2 year master degree we need to take 6 credits graduate seminar
since it is not give us equal information as 6 credits of one or two courses.
The admission rate for graduate courses RIT is too high. If we need to churn out better
quality graduates, we need to make the requirements much stricter for graduate students,
especially in terms of their GRE score.
There should be more support for international students who are looking for full-time
employment opportunities. The co-op office needs to be more interactive with the
students and understand their needs better.
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The academic rigor of the graduate courses for the Industrial Engineering department is
not as much as other branches. Some courses are easily manageable, and this should
change.
If some Job related tips as per the course are given. I mean how and in which companies i
am going to use a particular course, such knowledge is really helpful and motivating.
Hope the program could provide more alternative courses related to the professional
fields.
Honors for graduates
1. Including courses that deal with current industry trends (e.g. for telecommunications
include LTE or 4G)
2. Regular meeting with academic advisor about studies and career plan.
3. More department organised events so that students can interact among themselves and
others more often in an outside of the class environment.
4. Industrial tours should be arranged.
5. Department should work more closely with SOE ans students for internship/job
placements.
Have more hands-on courses rather than theory-oriented courses.
More access to resources about hacking. To defend from attackers you need to know how
they're attacking.
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Better course rigor. Found graduate courses a little too easy.
Online courses need more structure and organization. There have been a couple of
courses where it seemed the posted content was very haphazardly assigned and
assignments changed from their posted requirements as the instructor seemed to change
their mind on what they wanted to see.
Focus more on practical aspect not only scholarly.
Professors shouldn't use online lectures as a substitute for a real lecture.
The department has very stringent policies about co-ops and internships and allows only
3 months Summer co-op. Industrial exposure is none or very little.
Make it cost less!
Better instrumentation (instruments are poorly maintained) and increased stockroom
resources and hours beyond that of the 40-hour work week (graduate students need
access to the stockroom off hours!)
Better career service with a national scope
more opportunities to work with companies
For the technological capabilities service the many different devices. Example, prohibited
from accessing a number of my course items from iPad.
Don't come during the year of quarter to semester conversion. It's wicked confusing.
1. more practical training relative with real world work environment
2. build stronger network connection with companies or professional practice to increase
more co-op or job opportunity for students
Online courses are difficult to organize. Some profs/instructors are better than others in
utilizing myCourses for course content and communications. I find the ones that leverage
myCourses heavily are the ones that have the best communications with students.
Combining myCourses and email is not effective.
As an absolute improvement: there should be MUCH, much more interaction between the
department heads and the students that make up the program. I feel like there is a large
disconnect in my program, and this has made my progress somewhat difficult and
frustrating. If someone is in a position that should be helping but is instead holding back
several students, I think it is time to move on to someone new.
Having the faculty follow the syllabus and follow through with assignments.
Some professors leave a bad impression. Maybe our evaluations and the results of them
should be more visible?
advisement in regards to career paths
More practical opportunities are needed for full-time students who seldom have work
experiences.
more events for international students
I haven't started yet. I am working on bridgework courses.
Stop sending me surveys!!! I am a PhD student so I don't know why I am getting a
Masters student survey.
For some classes it would be nice if communication was better. Voice off should be
mandatory
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More course offerings.
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More scholarship/fellowship funding for students.
I have no academic advisor. Perhaps the Saunders school thinks it isn't required, since
there is only 1 set of courses which everyone must take, and there is no choice in the
matter.
Maybe, more flexibility in choosing the specialized courses?
Dr. Athimoottil Mathew must leave the department of the electrical engineering, i am
graduate student and have difficulty to learn and hear from him.
Make the curriculum much more exhaustive and rigorous....
Some classes make it reasonably easy to get an 'A', without actually coming out of the
course with an 'A' level understanding the material. I feel that my knowledge of some
critical aspects in my field is shortchanged because of this; I have had to obtain this
knowledge through individual research.
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1) Make the course work more practical and give hands on knowledge rather than having
superficial knowledge of everything and not going in depth in any of the domains.
2) Bridge course like Perl, Principal of System Administration and C++ doesn't help in
anyways throughout the course work. So why keep it as bridge course and make it
difficult for students to get the eligibility for going for co-op.
Not directly because of my program, but due to my scholarship i have to finish in a
shorter period of time then designated by the curriculum, and instead of an extension of
my scholarship, im forced to finish in shorter time, i don't feel i can take advantage of the
opportunity as much as i would having the correct time available.
More career guidance in the beginning of the program.
We need more lab sessions.
More courses could be offered. I am in the M.S. in Sustainable Engineering program
within the ISE department. There is minimal variety in the courses offered as electives.
Also, for an "interdisciplinary" program, there is too much focus on industrial
engineering topics.
Having a clear study plan that outlines the courses we are expected to take and being able
to discuss academic progress with our advisors. From my personal experience, the
advisor for the graduate students basically give out a rough draft of the study plan and
that's it! We did not have a clear explanation of what and how we are supposed to
progress and most of the time we need to wait for 2 days for the advisor to get the
necessary information to answer to our concerns or inquiries.
Improve few teaching faculty and strategies
Not deaf friendly enough. And the faculty is under-educated about deafness. I feel that
one of the Professors is arrogant about her supposed knowledge about deafness even
though she is hearing.
Too demanding. Not enough support for Thesis.
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None that I can think of. Perhaps determine a limiting number of graduate students
accepted for each faculty/academic advisor. More graduate students may have less time
to develop the relationship with their mentor.
Review the process for a student seeking a grad degree in Professional Stuies. Once the
plan of study is approved by the colleges, I should not have to wait to see if seats will be
available becasue they are being held for the respective college program students.
I work FT as well so it would be nice to be able to meet other students/faculty either on a
weekend afternoon (outing) or after work (5pm).
Offer more courses and make the grading policies same for all professors. I would like to
see "relative grading". Give out grades based on performance on all students in class.
Please don't fix percentages for grades. It's simply not fair.
I would appreciate more graduate social opportunities.
ASL class hours need more for MSSE students who had little skills
The effort that some professors take to teach a particular topic should be more. Probably I
think it is because they have less time. So more time should be available.
Better straight forward communication directly from the Graduate Program Director, or
at the very least making sure that each faculty member know the process so that academic
advisors can be helpful to students.
I believe my experience would be augmented significantly by the shift tosemesters, since
it would help to consolodate the courses into a strucutre that is more condusive to
learning.
Explain the differences between a Grad Paper and a Thesis when people are first accepted
into the program so we better understand.
The graduate program should have more of a selection for students in the
Communications program for Electrical Engineering. Classes that are offered are scarce
and if you are a working professional earning a Master's Degree it makes it more difficult
to progress at a decent pace.
Bring in industrial experiences, such as actual professionals discussing how they perform
software design (a good supplement to academic theories).
I wish the library hours were 24*7
Give more information to students about upcoming plans (student teaching), and our
career paths/opportunities/availability/job placements.
Have a better relationship with Computer Science and Information Technology
department. Have positive ways for them to overlap and not have to jump through
hurdles to take some classes as electives.
Better advising.
It would be better if graduate students could have labs classes
The courses that we take here at RIT, are almost like CRASH courses, with too much to
do in too little time. Three courses in a quarter or for that matter 4 courses in a semester
can be too overwhelming. Specially to students who do lab courses. The outcome of
working in this kind of a time crunch is hardly any gain of knowledge. If RIT changed to
semester scheme, I would want it to function as the many other schools in the USA with
three courses in a semester wherein students get to learn a real lot.
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More interaction. I wish there were more online events within Rochester. Examples
would be tech forums, side projects, tutoring for specific subjects. Anything that I am
unable to find in my small city that is already offered at RIT but just not online.
Another downfall to my program is organization. Online professors courses need to be
checked up on more often. I am in two courses right now and have had two courses
previously. All of the courses have had their material just posted in the content area with
very little thought placed into it. A consistency with the naming convention would help.
Since Homework, Quizzes, Videos, and Miscellaneous Content are separated, there
should be some way to distinguish which Week/Chapter/Subject each file in every
category belongs. Additionally, one of my current classes had no questions posted in one
of the quizzes, the professor does not respond, quizzes do not have descriptions of what
will be on them, and videos are not posted in a timely manner.
It would be nice to have an advisor who knows my program better and not just general
information on all programs offered within the college. Better scheduling of classes.
Offer more electives.
Having a semi-private social/work space that has a few couches and some more table
spaces. It would also be really nice to have a color laser printer at our disposal.
Communication between our advisor and us could be improved.
I think it would be beneficial to have a possibility for the history and aesthetics course to
be waived based on undergrad art history courses taken. I wish that the course was
condensed to only part of the first year instead of all of it so we could take more studio
courses.
improve the environment and work condition
Focus more on specifics to our future career
A graduate lab with more workstations.
I wish I could get an opportunity to work for six months as coop
1. Some Professors need to be coached on teaching and discouraged from reading slides.
2. Curriculum need to be constantly improved and bench-marked with other school's and
industry expectation.
3. Elective courses that reflects real-world career paths should be developed and
cataloged instead of random selection of courses.
4. Again dependent on power-point slides should be less emphasized and teaching should
be more emphasized.
The biggest problem with RIT is that they have researchers, scientists, Phd people, NOT
TEACHERS. We need people with knowledge but that can mostly convey that
knowledge effectively. I would rather 1000 times have someone less prepared but that
can actually teach.
Perhaps be better organized. Sometimes I don't know what I need to do. Also, some of
the classes (their curriculum) could improve. Like the education technology class, it is
very important yet the class did not help me at all.
There should be more courses offered during summer quarter.
International students comes from different backgrounds , I believe having regular
meeting With the Program directors/ faculty from the very beginning is a key to success.
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have a the general view of the curriculum + discuses the potential research topics in the
fields, and how the program can provide the students with enough knowledge and skills
to get them started with their own thesis after year and half! and there career afterward!
finally introduced them to the available faculty.
we were left to our own for a long time without having clear Picture! and real guidance!
also THERE IS NO Enough Faculty in the bioinformatics program , great portion of the
core courses were taught by one instructor!!!! we have share many classes with
underground's students ! and we have not been introduced into Real research
environments . if you are not lucky , finding a thesis advisor was nightmare! the few
faculty already very busy to meet you and discuses your idea not to mention advising you
through the whole thing!
1) Course offerings to match student interests (Individual Study is not the same) 2) course
offerings that match the degree's definition... 3) a functional website that tells prospective
students what the degree actually is, since we were all surprised the curriculum focus is
not "typical"/intuitive for our degree... 4) more chance to interact with other grad students
not necessarily in our major (since there are less than a dozen of us) and more chance to
interact with other professors rather than just "cold calling' them in their offices; 5)
Seminars with interesting material pertinent to our degree... 6) give us the opportunity to
learn more as individuals outside of rigorous degree requirements (there are several
undergrad courses that are more relevant than the grad course offerings, but I can't even
audit them without paying ~$2000 out of pocket) 7) give us the opportunity to learn to
use the tools in Brinkman Lab etc; even basic familiarity of fabrication would help us
understand what we are trying to do, and some of us would love to learn how to actually
use them for personal growth 8) courses with real-world projects to learn how to
implement changes/projects etc per our degree (other than product improvement projects
- dept. does those in spades) 9) courses co-taught with other colleges - we have some
between the engineering disciplines, but our per our degree we won't be working with
other engineers, but rather with business people, graphic designers, facilities management
folks, etc etc in virtually every industry, and there are truly complex interactions that we
must understand, but need some courses literally working on something with them to see
how the world works from their perspective so as to better help them make improvements
- without business acumen and an understanding of e.g. building mechanics, part
fabrications devices, marketing/communication, financing, etc, we can't actually do much
in the real world...
To have more interactions with post-docs and professors. Interactions means:
participation to events as journal club, seminars and alike.
To have better distributions of students in the offices. Elder students shouldn't stay in the
same office with other five first year students for the very simple reason that the younger
students spend a lot of time chatting about their current assignments, making it difficult
to have a quiet environment necessary to conduct data analysis, paper and thesis writing.
The faculty overall do not utilize a standard form of technology for classes, and some do
not use MyCourses at all. It's really uneven and that can be confusing as we go from class
to class. Also, the program could be better about outlining extraneous training,
workshops and other expectations in advance. It seems a little disorganized sometimes.
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I wish there could be more opportunities to workshop presentation skills, professional
conduct, even basic teaching skills.
Provide a structure or curriculum path geared to part-time students or offer courses that
could be taken through the multidisciplinary program.
Focus in areas outside of what gives the department money.
The courses offered in the specific majors are not adequate and students take up courses
from other department to satisfy the credits.
The academic advisor doesn't give proper orientation regarding courses to take which
will help in the career growth of the student. Hence the student is usually kept in the dark
and end up taking courses which he/she thinks might be useful in the long run.
I think the ability to meet other graduate students outside of my program could be
improved. I am having a great experience at NTID, but I want to know my fellow
graduate students at RIT.
I can not think any of one.
More staff and restrictions on who gets into the program.
- Mandatory co-ops in the US for International students.
- More courses, especially with hands on experience
- More realistic case studies
making MSSE a more sign friendly program
More information about alternate careers/positions for which I will be qualified by
graduation
Begging observation requirement early instead of observating 30-40 hours in first week
of student teaching intern early in the program
Offering the courses in demand in the market so that students can stay on the same page
as the industry.
Parking Availability needs to be increased.
Computer Lab Availability needs to be improved: there are FAR too many
classes being held in computer labs during hours that work needs to get
done, which is an inconvenience and impediment to getting the work completed
in a timely and efficient manner.
Case studies in class are too focused on applying the subject matter to 'real life situations'
even at the cost of clarity of instruction/learning. While it
is sometimes important to relate the material to the real world, the main
purpose of classes are to actually learn things, and if the case studies are
working counter to the goal of learning, it matters very little how applicable
the case is to the real world- since nothing was learned.
Teachers needs to TEACH the material: expecting students to study book readings
or listen to online lectures before class is all well and good, but they should
be SUPPLEMENTAL to a teacher's teaching of the class material, not supplant it
entirely. Class-time should be for BOTH teaching (of material) and discussion
or clarifications or application (of that same material), but some professors
at RIT have detrimentally seemed to remove the expectation of teaching from
themselves and put that responsibility entirely upon the student.
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The great proportion of international students can make it difficult to work
in groups (as almost every class requires group-work or teamwork) because of
language difficulties/barriers; it would be my preference if the % of students
with English-difficulty was less than 80%... or... increase the Englishproficiency standards to a higher level so that international students are
not arriving at RIT from their home country with little or no experience
speaking English.
It can be improved by having more faculty available and to nag us about future
internships or jobs.
The ASL instructors as RIT have been extremely arrogant, inflexible and
unaccommodating. I have been rejected by numerous professors to enter their class
because of my schedule and it is negatively impacting my program. Instituting a policy of
at least replying to emails sent to you by students should be mandatory. I never should be
ignored by a professor. Replying to request for help in this program is the very least they
could if they are unable to help.
Smaller graduate program or more space provided in studios and funding for individual
students
This program accept the international students then it should design a separate program
for international students. Or it should have some courses or some contents in the courses
related to international students. The content of the courses most focuses on America
context so people from other countries come here to study feel disadvantage. I think it
should have exchange culture.
All classes so far have been on line. I would like to get some interaction on campus.
Help student to focus on their thesis on their second year with accurate thesis plan such as
when is the exhibition or when the student have to submit their paper to who and so on.
Help international student to search a job. For instance, how or where they can search a
job opening.
There needs to be more full-time professors and have an opportunity to create a
relationship with them. I have only had one faculty member who is full-time. The rest are
adjust/part-time.
Course offerings should be relevant and strategic. I think the curriculum needs to be
evaluated again!
i do not know
Better guidance toward fitting careers. My job search has been tedious and the resources
provided by career services have been less than helpful.
I think if there are more Computer Science related events held around it'll be a better
experience.
More out of class dinamics and workshops
Some course need labs section, not only lecture.
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Programs taken in other departments have been most applicable and helpful for my career
goals. Also, it seems like not everyone, students & faculty, are on the same page about
current standards (i.e.; APA format) and program requirements/deadlines.
I wouls like more classes related to application and methods rather than theory.I would
also like more classes to be taught by professors who actually taught k-12 rather than
people who do research he on methods used in teaching as the program currently is
taught through these types of professors. Teaching in college and researching only is very
different than having taughtk-12 & now actually teaching college.
A more diverse selection of classes in the school for American Craft. Elective classes are
basically useless and just filler to gain credits. Computer based design classes including
CAD training and RHINO, are a must and necessary for future career goals. Instructors
seem unaware of class opportunities out side of the School for American Craft.
I'd have enjoyed the program more if I had a better experience in the courses I didn't learn
as much in (only 1 or 2 courses), but that's a difficult experience to maintain.
wider application classes
No comment.
Allow people to opt for courses out of their major
Students can be encourage to research on topics of their interest more, it could be
incentivized
More information could be distributed about particular deadlines like registration and
other important dates.
Try to promote more research labs. The department has some labs but at least you talk
directly to a Professor, you won't find them.
--Online teachers need to be taught HOW to teach online. Pitifully lacking. In one class,
the entire syllabus was to access a free website, or tap into an online book and just do the
exercises. There was NO teaching on the part of the professor.
--Stop asking us to tell all about ourselves as the first assignment in every online class.
We aren't going to meet each other; let's just get to business.
--Stop asking us to do "group projects" in an online class. We are all over the world, we
have full-time jobs to maintain, and we don't want to partner with someone whose skills
we do not and cannot know until class is half over!
--Keep up with everyone's Plan of Study in CMS and provide the core courses (that are
prerequisites for others) in EVERY quarter, as well as at least 1 other choice for everyone
enrolled.
--Advisors should meet with us in person or by email or phone and actually interact.
--Course descriptions should be rewritten and accurately provide what the course is going
to offer, in more than a few sentences!
--Have a syllabus/assignment schedule from the previous quarter/semester online where
we can read what is being taught and what is expected for the course. If it isn't relative to
our goals, it is so disappointing to find that out after completing several weeks of the
coursework!
--Overall, the graduate program should not be offered until it is fully developed,
instructors are fully trained, and RIT can provide an outstanding educational experience otherwise, RIT is jeopardizing its reputation.
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My having a great practical experience with some outdoor activities along with the class
Information regarding adjunct Professor opportunities
I feel like a lot of my classes are just "extended undergrad" - grading is the same,
expectations are the same, dedication from other students is the same (or even less). I
really wish we were doing something TRULY innovative, thought provoking, and
advanced. For example, I think class structures and grading practices need serious critical
exploration. To just feel like I'm doing more of the same as undergrad is simply
exhausting and uninspiring. And compared to the years I spent working, it also feels
severely misguided.
Offer more courses, meaning more in number and more technical
Class hours for those working regular 8-5 jobs (industry). There are very, very few
classes offered in the evening, which makes taking classes difficult. It is also difficult for
those working in industry to have a convenient working relationship with advisors, as
availability does not often meet up.
More face to face classes.
increasing more courses related to food and beverage for graduates.
As a BS/MS graduate student, I feel that at times i get the worst of both worlds. Certain
scholarships and tuition remission were not available at times due to my status. The
financial aid department did not communicate with my department and treated me as an
undergrad without considering me for graduate benefits my department offered. At times,
graduate degrees in MEng. vs. MS are not well explained as to which is right for which
student. I have noticed an increase in enrollment in my graduate program over the past
two years, but a decrease in the quality of student.
The expectations as far as credits still needed to graduate and the process for registering
for non-traditional credits like full time equivalency or continuation of thesis could be
made more clear.
Broadening the subject matters that fit into my program. It is constrained to very simple
subjects that are also covered in undergrad, and some of them don't really lead to the goal
of the graduate degree.
I have seen some other department involvment and it is very nice. I am not sure it would
be as easy to have that type of involvment with the CAST program because degree
programs differ more, but it would be nice to have the support and
suggestions/opportunities for group capstone projects, etc. One department sends lists of
all available courses each quarter and tracks individual progress toward the program
completion.
offer more courses with more professors
To be able to take a one week course format in other facilities of RIT, such as Dubai.
Perhaps more application-based training. ie: learning how to tasks specifically related to
potential jobs. This could look like creating communications strategies for an
organization, writing and disseminating press releases, etc.
I understand the university is going through some transitions with quarters to semesters,
but that is no excuse for false advertising. Being recruited, accepted to and enrolling in
my first quarter of my program, I was put under a different set of expectations then I am
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experiencing now. In short, I would refrain from distributing a CMS catalog that lists
course offerings that don't exist. A better explanation of the timeline of the program
would be beneficial as well.
we have a graduate student office but it does not have computers that have matlab. We
need more room to study in a quiet place because computer lab are so crowded to do
thesis work.
It seems the difference between graduates and undergrads are minimal. Both levels of
student are crammed into the same inadequate working space, the graduates have no
forum in which to engage other graduate students from different departments, and the low
level of English proficiency greatly hinders group and class progress.
The program needs to do a better job of offering assistantships, recruiting a greater
number of English speakers to outweigh those who struggle with the language, seek out a
new space that is more conducive to product production and designate a desireable or
attractive CIAS graduate student forum or lounge that could foster the exchange of ideas,
the interaction between departments, professors, and students.
Include other courses.
No orientation program. I feel isolated as an online student, seriously considering
dropping out of the program. Initial coursework is disjointed, advisors disappear and do
not return emails or calls in a timely manner. Variety of available online coursework is
not diverse enough, very disappointed in my experience.
It could bring in more artists who are working in the industry to speak.
More on Practical Application which deals with industries.
Desperately need a new grad space. Timeline for thesis completion needs to be elaborated
and adjusted.
Improved access to community engagement opportunities, improved access to funding
resources, more assistance to further career goals and job placement, more balance
between qualitative and quantitative curriculum (more quantitative)
A better career guidance needs to be provided and the coursework needs to be updated
and modified according to current industrial or research needs.
Honestly from my view point the program is just fine, you only need to keep on
innovating accordingly to changes in professional trends.
I'm an on-line student and the only thing I'd really like to change (reduce) is the many
web pages I need to visit. I think everything should be together in one place.
Giving students a chance to take Multidisciplinary level courses, courses from other
departments.
As a part-time student I do not feel informed about the various extracurricular
opportunities such as clubs and speakers. I also feel like I have little to no advising about
when to take classes in order to cover my requirements in a timely way.
Improve faculty quality for Finance.
Use case studies in Finance courses. I believe Accounting Faculty and courses are far
better than Finance. While the Finance courses are primarily depending upon books,
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Accounting faculty focuses a lot on case studies, research papers and presentations.
That's why I feel the companies in Rochester are satisfied with Accounting Graduates and
far more companies come to hire Accounting graduates compared with Finance
graduates.
Selection of Adjunct Professors could be stronger.
Build more integrated ways for grad students to give back and become acquainted.
Bringing us together for community events (giving back in some form) will help us to
bond but also identify others across degrees.
COS cross disciplinary research seminars, for collaboration on research projects and to
learn what others study.
There is a limited number of computers which are allotted to individuals. As a graduate
student it would be very helpful to have a full time PC assigned to me... Also it would be
much appreciated if the library could be open at least for graduate students. Library
timing is a issue for many of my colleagues also.
I was disappointed with the quality and effort that fellow students put into their work and
the program. I am far from perfect and have a long way to go in my career, but it was
something that I was frustrated with. Although there were students who were great and
worked hard, it was the majority who appeared lazy and not very into their work. This
made it difficult to work collaboratively, and it was hard to critique and get quality
feedback from more than a few. It was disappointing at a graduate level to see students
come unprepared to class and create sub-par work. I expected to be pushed more from my
fellow classmates. Also, it was disappointing when a student asked me about my
scholarship and I found that the student was receiving twice as much in aid as I, who was
someone who did not appear to produce great work or seem to care. I believe I should
have received more financial aid given my financial situation and work ethic; and hope
that in the future more care is taken for those who are admitted in to the program and
those who receive scholarships truly deserve it. I have had a hard time getting by
financially the past few years because I am completely on my own and it is discouraging
to see those who do not have a job (because they don't particularly need one) and those
who do not seem to care all too much receive more scholarship and financial aid than
those who work extra jobs, many hours, and study hard.
I also believe that it was nice to have different perspectives from professors within the
program, and am happy that the Graphic Design and Computer Graphics Design
programs are merging because it is important to have a grasp on new and emerging
technologies as a Graphic Designer. As a student, I noticed the tension between some
professors because of their ideologies. I hope that a few of them can understand that
having different opinions is okay (design and art are somewhat subjective and everyone
is inspired differently) and that each of them brings something unique to the table. Also,
that as students, we should develop our own ideologies and methods and that if we don't
agree with one style or movement, it is okay.
Reduced single work assignments and be big on group assignments should be an
interactive way to develop our skills
Does the building really have to smell like BO all the time?
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The MBA program needs more focus. It offers very practical approach, but a more
theoretical slant may be good to look into. The program also seems very young as far as
MBA programs go.
Students should be assigned a faculty academic advisor.
providing more info. about exhibition/competition/jobs, more freedom to take the courses
in undergrad program.
More information regarding to my career path and more interaction with adviser would
make program better.
more professors more class variety
Many of my classmates, both in my department and in other departments, seem to lack a
certain passion or skill level I had expected when coming to RIT. I often feel like I am
the only one who is passionate about what I'm doing and am working to get education. I
feel that many of them receive of a greater amount of financial aid simply because they
are from another country and not because of their work, leaving students from the US to
have less scholarship and aid to make their way through graduate school. While I am for
international study, I believe our program could be better with a greater number of US
designers, or a more strict entrance policy, making sure the passion is there and that the
students are not simply looking for a trip to the US.
There should be more number of professors at other campuses.
- More clarity on the Thesis process. (Adviser Selection, Average duration and steps,
etc.)
- More consensus within the department/program's faculty on formatting of work and
thesis process.
- Strong theoretical background, but could use more applications (it was Applied
Experimental and Engineering Psychology). Offer more techniques or material, and
demonstrate how they are, or can be, used in the world. Potentially challenge students to
use some of these findings in pracitcal environments.
The team projects are excessive at times. I think there should be more of a balance
between team driven and individual projects.
Updating the courses more to the current scenarios in the industry. Spend less time in
legacy technologies and much more introducing the newest technologies.
For long distance more explanation should be given about operating the school's site. I
remember learning about the schools email about 3-4 weeks into my first quarter. I
realized that I was missing out. An orientation via the internet could be implemented.
The program should be more open for elective
I would like more information about what the options are after completing my graduate
degree. The CPA exam is always brought up but there has to be other options as well. I
did speak with one of my professors about continuing my education to obtain a PhD in
Accounting in order to become a professor myself. Understandably, RIT does not offer
this degree level for my area of study but information on what the next steps are and
some suggestions on colleges that do offer this degree level would be greatly appreciated.
While I enjoy being pushed to succeed, I feel there isn't much time to soak in the
knowledge or take it to another level outside the classroom. Most of my time has been
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spent learning, memorizing, and applying the content learned in class, however the 'warm
fuzzy' doesn't occur until there is down-time that allows one to 'play' with the attained
knowledge. I understand that this is how the system works, my qualm is simply with the
inability to toy with a learned technique in class.
Could have make courses more rigorous to enrich our study in the graduate program.
Courses should be relevant to what we will do as future teachers-- e.g. lesson planning,
language planning, laws, classroom management... Don't just briefly touch on subjects
and assign reading
More related to HOW to teach. More classes like ELD would be excellent.
Better teachers, more selective in admissions. Some students, I feel, do not have a place
whatsoever in this particular graduate program (for example: "How the hell did this
person get in the program? Give me a break).
I didnt understand the question
How to strive for getting a PhD.
The placements of our Internships has always seemed to be the one rough spot that takes
awhile and just in general... I think a better approach could be developed. On the other
hand.... the one thing to keep in mind is the fact that you have to count on the response
from the school as well and that can delay the progress.
The graduate students needs to be able to have more direct access in working with their
supervisors and director as far as internship placement goes. The type of students that are
accepted into the program need to be screened more but otherwise, I am very pleased.
There tends to be problems with communication at times. There are sometimes things
that have to get done that would be better suited to face-to-face interactions rather than
RIT emailing which is not always given full attention/notice. Also, I think that my
program in particular needs to give the students more time practicing the use of ASL in
an effective manner for the MSSE program. We need to learn how to actually have more
experiences with developing curriculum and then DOING the things that we planned to.
That way we will be able to know if things would go as we had expected.
More advance notification about upcoming courses offered or course discontinuations.
Online course offerings have undergone some volatile changes & students are getting
caught in the cross-fire when courses are removed from online delivery without prior
notification, which impact the ability to successfully complete a given track,
concentration, or certificate as a stepping stone to a degree.
update courses content compared with the new technique of the area
Expanding the faculty and providing my funding to further research and acquire and
maintain equipment.
More emphasis on application and development of projects across subjects of study.
Projects should be novel and of sufficient scale to challenge the student or group of
students. Homework/projects can be developed that leverage intrinstic incentives for the
student to go above and beyond material being taught (ie, development of mobile apps,
executable open source programs).
More opportunities for graduate grants and financial rewards.
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In the case of TET department, it would more effective to have labs for wireless RF and
telecom concepts class. I believe it enriches the theoretical knowledge and helps us to
meet the real life scenarios.
I would like more exposure to current companies in the field and gain a better idea what
types of careers can be had with this degree
Have more program classes available. Teach about new technologies, not old ones which
are not used anymore.
They should have meetings or get-together of graduate & undergraduate students as well
as the faculty members. This will help to know each other well & exchange new ideas.
Get things done in a timely manner. It's okay to be laid-back and slow-paced, but not
when it comes to work.
More guest speakers outside of class time so that it doesn't take away from class time.
seeing some of the do live instruction.
It sometimes seems that the caliber of both students and instructors falls well below what
I would expect for a graduate program. This is not across the board, but I can cite
numerous examples.
N/A it's great.
It would be good if we had more selection of class topics. If variety of courses is
increased, that would be nice.
Don't change to semester
Having a smaller class size.
More opportunities to know our faculty members, colleagues and classmates, other than
courses.
Make the student feel more part of the department
courses could be made rigorous. More labs can be a part of the program. Study tours
could be arranged to see the companies in real time .
If there could be more courses and more specific to advanced topics in a field. Also better
qualified/experienced faculty for the courses that require high level of knowledge,
guidance and teach by example method.
1. More source of job finding info should be provided.
2. Professor should be more strict to our academic study and target more on finding a job.
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Remove the Project/Thesis requirement to graduate
too many
Lectures given by some industrial professionals will hep new students learn more about
the program.
the standard for accepting students can be higher. I found that majority of students are of
low standards in many ways; lack motivation, focus on grades rather than the actual
knowledge. for Grad school, it's all about exchanging experiences or ideas but I find that
most of the students are either have no experience or any idea. for 2 quarters, I've been
here, students are the most disappointed. so many free riders in group project. So it would
be great if RIT can increase the criteria for accepting students in the future.
Academic adviser should be someone who is more understanding and more willing to
help students.
a number of classes are easy A, sometimes it's to the point that you don't even have to
think to get an A from those class.
availability and variety of classes to choose from is limited.
online classes are so unorganized and un-interactive. technologies used is too outdated
and it's not integrated between student portals.
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many journals/articles are not readily available at the library and the time for requesting it
it's even worse. some article may take up to 3 months to retrieve and considering the class
is only for 10 weeks.
Better coursework. Graduate coursework should not cover basic courses. We already
learned about basics during undergrad.
More electives available from outside of the college since the current electives are very
narrowed and not very related to my masters. There is no flexibility whatsoever in the
electives that can be taken almost forcing you to make decisions that I otherwise wouldn't
have made
More industry based courses would have been helped to boost the overall gain from the
program
courses should change at a faster pace than they are
More seats in some highly demanded courses
faculty performance. Some of professor is not total doing her job on teaching.
Not switching to semester
Career related information could be more.
1. Hire more faculties in certain area of study, for example, Anlog/Mixed signal IC, RF
communication.
2. Regulate the grading process of some professors. It is unfair to get a lower grade with a
same quality of work.
3. From the perspective of my major, the technology file that Cadence(simulator
software) attached needs to be updated. (0.5 micron is now we are using, which is the
technology of 15 years ago)
4. The RIT Research computing could be better. There are some softwares missing in the
server.
5. The RIT enrollment department should pay attention on their international perspective
students, do research on their background, especially undergraduate college ranking in
the certain country. It is not all about the tuition you are receiving, but RIT 's reputation.
improving and developing the labs
More seats should be added in the courses.
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Being a graphic design major I feel the courses available to chose from are a little less in
relation to graphic design. I had 90 credits to complete in 2 years and I always had to
struggle choosing the right course which would be best for my field and future.
more co-work with other graduate students
more courses related with human behavior and management
give me an option of taking more electives from other dept.
i am from electrical engg (controls option), but mechanical and industrial streams have
good control subjects too . but i can choose only 2 electives .
So far, I could think of not a single one.
Explaining better the content of each course would help students to make the decision
that best match with their fields.
I am a phd in imaging sci, I hope department can offer better office and a personal PC for
everyone when they are at school.
giving more time to absorb the topics mention in class. this quater rhythm is to fast.
Staff can dedicate more time in spending time with actual problems of the student rather
than the academic support system.
If we could introduce A- or B- or B+ grades. Going into semester system too would be a
better from students perspective..
As of now I have no issues, enough courses are being offered in my cluster. But there are
some clusters where in students always complain that there are not enough courses.
more flexible schedule and have more chance to take class with different professor.
Some subjects are limited to specific professors.
Maybe having less online classes since I don't feel that those help much since there is not
that much interactions with the professors.
Include multiple sections of courses which are in demand.
Reconsider the evaluation forms
More laboratory exercises
for the courses that contains hands on project I hope it will be sponsored by any
organization or party so we feel that we apply our knowledge in a critical project not a
virtual ones
To be allowed to take courses from other departments by giving a valid reason for it.
Course offering.
Not allowing professor to have office hours right after class because at the end of the
class students feel a bit tired and not feeling like going to office hours.
A more specific definition of the programs. In other words, the MEs of engineering
management and industrial engineering are practically the same. Also, there is an excess
of flexibility regarding the courses to take, that way the degree is not clearly defined of
what you are going to master in. The concentrations "blocks" should be set from the
beginning, no just a few courses (4). There should be a process improvement
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concentration where Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, CIM, QRM and all those elements are
mastered enough to do real down to earth consulting.
By making classes more interesting, i.e., not just slides on powerpoint but maybe
something visual brought to the classroom if appropriate.
More courses can be included in the program
course schedule should be added database-relative courses for future career.
If the College expose the students to real industries in Rochester.
Provide more than one section for some courses.
more activities around campus to socialize with more students
job fairs
Allowing students to take 2 courses as in a quarter system, taking 3 difficult courses gets
challenging and then you end up studying less.
So if less course option in available you can study the subject with core knowledge
more time for project and less assignments
More of labs and more practical oriented courses
Adding more electives within the department related to latest telecommunication
development
more choices of classes and allow to take class from other colleges
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Getting involved in the real work at RIT. This will help student gain experience from the
real work.
Semester pattern.
Providing video tutorials for online classes. I have taken online courses from other
universities and I personally feel it ends up as a great online resource. Currently the
professors teach using slides which becomes a little difficult
Having more seminars/workshops that help students to plan their courses for their
program. Interaction on a one-on-one level would be really helpful.
Setting up independent professor rating mechanism along with the student rating system
that we have currently. Guest professors would rate professors according to their
performance.
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Reduction of tuition money for students who end up repeating their bridge courses. This
reduction will only be in those subjects that they have to repeat.
More faculty in manufacturing field
Needs better advising perhaps. I know as grad students, we're supposed to be selfmotivated and independent, but everyone needs some guidance and supervision.
It needs to be clearer which courses actually count for the focus area, many Digital Signal
Processing classes are actually offer through the Imaging science of CS department
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which makes them hard to find. Also, we need big workstations to allow thesis data
collection in reasonable time.
More courses that directly teach tools and knowledge that the industry expects
Offer the capstone project more frequently so that students do not need to take a quarter
off prior to completing the program.
we need a better shop for wood~ better equipment,(I'm in Industrial Design Program) we
cannot just go to the furniture department and use their tools, so it will be good to have
planner machine, laser cut machine, and CNC machine!
Too much diversity, need more domestic students
More group work, the real world is not an individual experience, most jobs require people
to work together, this program fosters the exact opposite work ethic.
I was lucky. I was interested in Lean Manufacturing and Lean at ISE, RIT is pretty good.
But I do not many options for students here. Other than OR, RP and lean, we do not
really much to offer to graduate students, because graduate students tends to have an area
which they would like to concentrate upon. So some more offerings would help.
We need more number and variety in instructors. It being a design based course, the
faculty to student ratio needed is high. On top of that it is a lengthy graduate program (3.5
years), which makes it a very expensive deal for someone paying tuition. The return
expected in terms of both quality and quantity is higher than other courses especially
when compared with peers in a competitive industry and a similar program from other
renowned institutes.
I think the program should be pitched as a two-year program, not a one year program.
This quarter I have had two professor that didn't meet my expectations. They should have
a better system to screen the professors. Some are desorganized and doesn't seem very
commited to teach the student.
Courses variety
Better moodle system for online students.
More faculty & courses specific to my program, more guest speakers.
In some classes, more interaction in the discussion areas from professors. Students are
'graded' on discussions in the online classes ... professors seem engaged in the beginning,
yet they are the ones that do not participate/offer feedback.
More news about careers
mORE INTERNSHIP/CO-OP OPPOURTUNITIES
mORE INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS
More online classes offered.
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tutor availabilities.
Team work is still not working out as intended for. People still do not participate, giving
work load pressure on other team member. In one of my project in a team of 5, only I
worked. There should be something similar to "Sarbanes Oxley act" in our college for
doing assignments, so that each team member owes for its share of work. So that in the
end when grade comes each get there share of benefit and only who did not contribute
gets loss and not the whole time.
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Better chairs! I sit down and do work all the time and the chairs are quite uncomfortable.
-provide more information about the required courses in other colleges.
-increase the cooperation with other departments.
-provide more information about courses and text books.
As I am in the OLEMBA program, it would be nice to have more in-person touchpoints
in Rochester for face-to-face interactions.
more diverse faculty
Better access to advisors, access to academic requirements under the quarter system (all
the worksheets online are for semesters only), a microwave/coffee maker in the Saunders
grad lounge would be nice.
More clear on career options
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An intensive preparation course for students who are not advanced in ASL coming into
this program is desperately needed. Taking classes while enrolled in the program is not
sufficient and jeopardizes understanding and participation of classroom discourse. A few
faculty members are not skilled in ASL enough to be teaching Deaf students (2 of which
are Deaf/HH themselves)
Less stressful would be great.
The program should be more practical
All classes being night classes would be convenient in order to simultaneously attend
graduate school full-time and work full-time. In 2 of my 3 quarters so far I have had
classes on Thursdays at noon and a non-credit seminar on Friday's at 10AM.
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Honestly I have no complaints, I wish my time was longer, but alas I've had a wonderful
six years and three degrees from RIT. (BFA in Illustration, AS in Graphic Design, and
now a MFA in Medical Illustration.)
a larger staff in the department
Real time industry knowledge like, how this technology is used and why. Not just coding
programs and its real time application. Coding is all we did in undergrad, want more like
designing a whole syllabus on one major project and scratch from designing to
deployment phase, giving industry feel, and minor projects or assignments for
implementation of weekly study.
Better advising and strict dates on completion. Structured sequences. More Structured
research. It is absolutely ridiculous that you can not be awarded your bachelors degree
without finishing both. Also insane that an extension of thesis is 1000 dollars! I have
already paid for my credits thank you. RIT does not deserve more then I have paid for. I
am not even using the facilities.
The advisors are rigid, inflexible, and stiff. They do need some improvements on means
of accommodating student's needs.
more availability of classes
Funding for graduate students to go attend AMI conferences (need airfare, hotel,
admission, etc.).
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It should include more real world industrial approach in teaching and evaluating.
More graduate level courses, the college used to allow for undergraduate courses to be
taken by grads but university policy changed that and the university has spent so much
time with the semester conversion offering enough graduate level courses fell to the
wayside at this point. Hopefully as the university transitions to semesters more of the
kinks will be worked out.
Replace Dr. Voelkel. He is very smart but in my opinion, demotivating, and not a very
good teacher. Over half of the students in his DOE801 class had to drop and many of
those were close to graduation. How can over 50% of a class have to drop if the professor
is actually doing a good job of teaching? I was not one of those who had to drop, but the
class and program advisor gave me a bad taste for the program. If I had not been close to
graduation, I would have quit. Please keep this confidential but use as a coaching tool.
If some of the other departments would be more willing to work with ours and give us the
ability to take their classes easier. E.g. Not limit our program's students to electives only
in X college's classes.
1) interactive website (current website is outdated and has broken links)
2) promote, organize, and/or make students aware of professional events, meet and
greets, conferences, speakers, etc. This is very important in our program (completely
online), as we currently miss out on many networking opportunities due to the nature of
our program.
3) provide on-site learning (professional not classroom) aspect to the program. for
example - for a healthcare class provide opportunity for students to visit hospital.
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4) Collaborate with Saunders School of Business or perhaps Simon School of Business
I think there needs to be a stronger emphasis on coding.
There definitely needs to be more graduate electives offered. Maybe I can't criticize this,
because I got my undergraduate degree within the same program at RIT, and I already
took several electives as an undergraduate that were also offered at the graduate level. I
also have serious concerns about the rigorousness of the program. There are so many
graduate students (my peers) who have extremely poor English and poor understanding
of the concepts being presented. My other issue is that the graduate program is not
certified by an outside organization that grants relevant professional certifications that
would have given us a huge competitive advantage when we graduated.
Better flexability, many on-line group projects don't allow for someone with a full-time
job to be flexable. Either school or my job suffers.
more research.
Working in the classes and on MyCourses with my student peers from around the world
is very enlightening and rewarding. However; working with these students on Team work
is often harder than it should be, especially for an on-line only student. The benefits of
on-line is working at our own pace, so we can balance work (often with travel) with
school and personal commitments. Adding Team Projects to the workload, for the benefit
of providing interaction and experience to the inexperienced full-time students, does not
benefit the working professional.
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Change the Master's name, instead of "professional studies" would be the name of your
concentrations.
Offering the education class at least once yearly. I feel like I'm missing out on a class that
is vital for my profession.
I am not sure how this could be improved, but I believe, practical work and face to face
discussion would make some subjects more interesting and easier to grasp especially for
kinesthetic learners. When you're an on-line student and alone with your studies,
discussing concepts or some practical work would go a long way in understanding the
concept.
Either elimination of the graduate capstone project, or introduction to a deadline for
project completion will certainly help (push) the graduate students to complete their
projects and graduate from RIT.
Have a graduate student only festival
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There are still no outlets in classrooms except for the back row tables in GCCIS. This is a
21st century building for computing sciences. I certainly expect more. This was the
situation when I graduated from GCCIS in 2008 with my undergrad, and 5 years later it is
still the case.
Many teachers aren't always the best at "teaching" either. I took classes at MCC before I
came to RIT for my undergrad and found many teachers at MCC who were much more
passionate about teaching than at RIT, unfortunatelly. I'm not saying that RIT doesn't
have great teachers, but bang for the buck in terms of learning, RIT is not worth it. The
only thing that made me come back to RIT is the fact that my current employer and other
employers consider RIT's tech degrees top choice.
GCCIS Computer Science MS program should be renamed to "CS program for India"
because it's what it has become unfortunately.
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There are no paper towels in bathrooms. Too much spin of being "green", but when you
get sick and need to blow your nose, paper towels would be nice. It no fun being at RIT
working on a project a whole day when you're sick. Put yourself in a such a student's
shoes.
I think, it will great if we can have more seminars in the department or invited guess
speakers to talk about what's happening in the real world
Move it to a different city in a different state. Beyond this campus Rochester is a pathetic
wasteland and there is absolutely no reason whatsoever to live here, or even for this city
to exist. Humanity can never be whole again because this blight upon our universe will
forever stain our history.
For as great as it is I don't understand why RIT has to be in Rochester. It's like having a
geyser in the desert. A desert so hot that no water from the geyser survives five feet
beyond its aperture before evaporating.
better collaboration with the undergraduatae programs
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Feedback from students who have taken the courses.
Required courses could be offered more frequently.
More specific and relevant courses.
The BS/MS requirements could improve.
When taking courses outside of a students core studies, it would be nice for the instructor
to listen to all of the content given and not ignore this information just because they did
not think it was important to the study.
I did not feel like the program was particularly well organized.
Some of the graduate classes don't seam as well-organized as the undergraduate classes.
Some of the course planning seams to be left up to the discretion of the graduate student,
and for students in my particular discipline who don't have professional experience or an
undergraduate degree in the discipline, this can be difficult.
more experience to talk to perfessional packaging people.
We are expected to select a plan of study without knowing when courses will be offered.
The online course needs more on campus options.
There could be some restructuring in the way of the order some of the thesis instruction
classes, but I assume under the new semester regime, it will be taken care of. I guess I
was just unlucky.
Better teachers, the adjuncts I have dealt with have been unprofessional, ill suited to
debate, and ill prepared to teach. Poor choice of teachers has negatively impacted my
ability to learn.
A small point. It took me two or three classes to get used to the email system. For some
reason I expected it to be integrated into the myCourses environment and therefore
missed a lot of email, even though now I have the routine down. It would be good to have
better email integration in my opinion.
Give us job information for international students; I mostly saw job info that has
citizenship requirements, etc which can make non-citizen students a little depressed in the
program.
Access to some biological, especially fisheries related, journals is rather limited.
More research oppurtunities
There is hardly any emphasis on industry. The department of chemistry in the college of
science has a strong emphasis for moving on to obtain a Ph.D. at another academic
institution performing research. There should be seminar speakers who are NOT
academic driven. There should be information and drive for students to also explore the
industry in our area (Rochester, NY) as well as nationally and internationally. I
personally do not plan to go on to obtain my Ph.D. The college of science should be
supportive of that decision, but instead they look down upon it and treat students who are
stopping with their M.S. as lower than those who wish to continue on for Ph.D. This is
wrong. If there were more options for Industry information I think that would better suit
some of the students in the Master's program.
Also, obtaining better instruments and materials for the teaching labs is crucial. Why are
we using old apparati, instruments and techniques to teach our in-coming undergraduate
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major and non-major students? This is despicable. Our teaching labs are inadequate, as
well in the college of science.
Need real help from college to know how to proceed to get jobs / new work experience in
the area in which we are graduating. The School of Professional Studies does not lead to
a Standard Degree Program, so help is needed from school / RIT to reach out to
companies. (School help does not mean - help in preparing Resume /CV).
This is a 2 way street for school also. If the School of Professionsal Studies goes out to
some companies based in the student CV / past experience they can also get into a
relationship building plan and not only promote the unique multidisciplinary skill being
designed by them.
advisor should contact student as well
mycourses system must improve, should be based on coursera
need Deaf/hard of hearing graduate students to support each other - I often feel alone.
Not having (+) or (-) for grades, but it makes you strive for the A.
More communication from adviser on ones graduate status.
All the courses in MS Applied Statistics Online Program should have the Audio/Video
Lecture by the Instructor available for purchase in a CD at the bookstore as was done
wondefully by Professor Daniel Lawrence in Math for Statistics, Theory of Statistics I &
II. This give the students a personal rapport with the professor and know him personnally
in a very memorable and higly conducing to very effective and enjoyable learning. It also
provides the student with a lifetime lecture audio and video learning reference they can
fall back on for review long after they left the program, thus helping them retaing the
knowledge in a very effetive manner. He defenitely is the best professor in the program
and his method of teach should be made the standard for the Online MSAS Progam.
Excellent Job!
Better support for long-distance students. It seems I was forgotten about often.
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14. From your perspective, what makes your graduate program distinctive,
relevant or beneficial?
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More amount of learning in the specified time.
This is the issue - it is much less relevant than I thought it would be when I signed up. It
tries to be distinct due to its blend of professional technical courses, but these skills are
not emphasized in core classes.
It's one of few that focus on the emerging technologies relating to communication and
how it is evolving.
It is strong in terms of career development and provides a broad selection and overview
of the technology field, not only in programming, databases, etc., but also in design and
human computer interaction.
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The strong connection with industry. Microsoft, Google and others come here to recruit
our students.
I feel that my graduate program has taught me information that my undergraduate
program did not. However, I am not sure it will be relevant to my future career goals.
I am an older, adult, part-time student. The fact that I came back to college after a couple
of DECADES and am able to successfully complete a rigorous, mathematical degree is
astonishing. And I'm NOT an astonishing student. The professors have been very patient
with me.
I like the quarter system that allows you to learn more and have a more interesting class
load.
experience with professors and discourse with fellow graduate students
The tools we use to conduct our research are used throughout industry.
It's well known in the community; local and international
I am not learning algorithms, I am becoming a designer.
Majority of classes tailor their lessons to being of use in professional work situations
The program offers well-rounded hands-on training in all IT aspects. Labs are well set up
to meet various training and experiment needs.
RIT is a well respected school and the Saunders COB is moving up in business school
rankings. I think having an RIT degree on my resume will distinguish me above others
especially in the Rochester area. As I mentioned earlier as well, the content is excellent
and directly applicable in the business world.
It's flexible
It is one of the few programs in the United States that specialize in medical illustration.
The vast range of options. Also, the tracks inside my major are wonderfully built and
without a doubt the curriculum.
It is highly specialized.
Variety of classes and options to choose from.
It helps me build myself academically and professionally
The courses taught are very relevant in today's world, very up to date. I work full time as
a Software Engineer and I can immediately make use of the knowledge I learned at some
of the courses like Data mining, aspect oriented programming, compiler construction, etc.
-SAP access, and courses that introduce MBA students to SAP and other MIS systems
seem to be highly valued by potential employers
-Technical resources, including the SAP access mentioned above, access to the new
FASB Accounting Standards Codification, etc.
It is student directed with almost no input from faculty with respect to course work.
Basically you can take the 5 core courses for 20 credit hours and the fill the rest with 24
credits of any 700 level courses and get a degree in materials science. Had I known this
prior to completing the course courses I would not have enrolled.
All of the professors I have, came from industry and they show me possible opputunities
in industry I could go.
Its class curricula.
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It is focused on prominent healthcare issues that the industry is currently facing. The
classes are designed to address these issues and prepare us for practice in the industry.
The professors are all great in my department and they are very approachable which
allows the bounds of research and learning to expand.
Same as the things mentioned in answer to Q.12
strong focus on sustainability and sustainability science
RIT's academic reputation
there has to be proper guidance and reasoning as why am I taking each and every
particular course . being an international student I have to take care of my financial
position which is already ruined because of the course .
Its brevity.
Small groups and rigorous program.
The diversity of students make it distinctive. It should be more beneficial to all if a
common vision related to the program would be shared. Competition is necessary, but too
much competition kills motivation and trust.
The multidisciplinary setting at RIT makes it a really wonderful environment to learn in.
If you know what you want, this diversity makes it easier to learn about everything you
need to succeed in the professional world. I have seen my fellow design students take
classes in Business schools which, will really help them in their entrepreneurial skills that
designers need but aren't taught.
There is a lot of variety in the knowledge that I learn through my classes. I find this
especially helpful in maintaining relevance in the field.
School's reputation. We are utilizing some cutting edge technology but not enough. Good
concentrations.
The faculty is great. They are knowledgable in their fields of study, and they teach the
material well.
Strong emphasis on real world examples and application of material.
The practical study.
The opportunities that we have to connect with our fellow students through in class
discussions and projects is beneficial to networking and life after our degree.
I just started my Graduate program this quarter so i cant say which.
Flexibility- being able to go to school at night while still working was the number one
reason why I chose RIT.
I think the fact that I can work with different programs to create a very unique program
that fits my goals in life. This works well for someone who is already in the work world
and wants to go further and has experience and wants to add to that.
Many of the professors have worked in industry, so those that have try to teach relevant
information that can be applied in a professional career.
I have very little business background, so everything I study is beneficial.
It has allowed me the flexibility to explore topics I may not have been able to in a more
structured program. It's letting me build expertise in the areas I want to pursue
professionally.
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RIT's pedigree.
Relatively small class sizes encourage participation and relationship-building.
it prepares myself for the professional environment in the chosen area of study
I am having the opportunity to study a topic I love.
My program is covering exactly what I want to learn and it can be directly applied to
work.
I'm not sure. In the past it was the name/position it held in the rankings, but I'm not sure if
that's still true or valid.
The "boot camp" approach required to successfully complete this program, manage a
professional and personal life, and produce quality work is an experience I will never
forget. To make it through a program of this calibur requires serious committment,
accountability, and dedication. Moving forward in my career in management and
leadership, potential employees that have completed such a program will be held in high
regard.
the rigorous work helps in better understanding of subject
Faculty are very accessible for advising either professionally or academically.
I feel that I am learning information and skills that are immediately applicable to my
career and day-to-day operations.
There is a fair amount of interaction between our academia and the real world. A good
number of our professors hold positions in companies or endeavors outside of the
academic community, allowing us students to get exposure to the "real" world.
Furthermore, we are being prepared from the get-go with real world skills, particular to
our pursuit of practicing in the architectural field.
My career goals do not incorporate what I have learned and will learn in my program;
however, I felt it necessary to engage with a specific field of communication to show
employers I can be taught and that I am flexible. I feel it is important to explore as many
facets of communication as I can. This gives the program personal benefit to me.
In the field of engineering, I think my major is competitive and very useful.
The Computer Security field is fairly new and is one of the careers that is growing in size.
Not only focuses on achieving the craft, but the art of. Also shows many more types of
animation than the popular Hollywood, Disney, Pixar, etc.
The projects and the course structures.
The faculty are experts in their field.
Topics and challenging professors.
Labs
I am learning to apply my mechanical engineering skills to real world applications as well
as theoretical situations.
The guidance offered for performing research.
The microelectronic engineering program is a unique combination of electrical
engineering, physics, chemistry, and materials science. I think that the wide variety of
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sciences and engineering disciplines that are encompassed produces students who are
more likely to succeed in industry.
My program is very distinct because people in my profession are very much needed in
the world we are living today.
There aren't many places that offer HCI degree via online only. So it is a plus that RIT
offers it for this field of study.
Distinctive - varied elective or focus area tracks, traditional written thesis.
Relevant - experiences gathered through conversations with students and faculty.
Beneficial - experiences in class, relationships formed, and the piece of paper at the end.
Hands on experience solving problems for real businesses with a group. People know an
RIT grad will not disappoint
Finishing 2 degrees in 5 years is a significant boon to me.
An MBA in international business will prepare me to be a leader in a diverse and
changing world.
students from different background and culture studying in a global environment.
I have an opportunity to take both mechanical and electrical courses, and quite a lot of
freedom in all that.
I would say RIT is a tech school and is very well suited for my major. Also, the diversity
in RIT makes it a very good place to interact with students from all over the world.
The teaching.
Opportunity.
Immense quantity of practical knowledge. Very rarely would I find myself saying "what
is the point of this?" Honestly it was usually "Oh I'm going to use that.."
it provides me the knowledge in an wholesome manner , which is the best part and that
what makes it distinct
The rigor of the coursework and the faculty.
Beside the capstone which I will be taking next quarter, taking four business courses
within the program would be what I consider beneficial for my career.
Even with the negatives I have experienced, the program is a great introduction to
academic research and hands-on work.
Great Professors and a family-like atmosphere. Everyone seems to know each other and
be friendly with one another.
The graduate program director, Dr. Bischoff, said it best during the graduate introduction
lecture: "My program has a 100% employment rate after graduation."
Quality of faculty, teaching and technology as well as the variety of opportunities for
students to expand their horizons.
Unique perspective on media technologies and understanding of the future of the
industry. Still connected to traditional printing but not afraid to look into the future for
the upcoming trends.
My degree is unique to me, and all of the concentrations I have chosen are
contemporary.I feel confident that once I graduate I will be prepared for a bigger, more
rewarding career path.
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That my program is specific to Finance. For example, we aren't required to do a thesis,
instead we take a comprehensive exam. I think this will be beneficial when I am applying
for jobs. Most employers would be impressed that I have a Financial comprehensive
exam under my belt, instead of a thesis.
Co-op
The quarter system has really been great in allowing me to take more classes in less time
- I feel like I'm able to get much more variety. I'm part time, I work full-time, so the
evening classes are very nice too.
A significant amount of personal discipline and self-learning skills.
I failed at working after graduating from undergrad, so I'm in graduate school to 'erase'
those failures from my record.
1- Do not mix classes with undergraduate.
2- offering free software license for graduate student.
3- establish several seminars weekly or bimonthly provided by qualified professors.
4- Offer all elective and core courses... we do not be get lost or take classes which we do
not plan to take.
5- make a clear schedule for all courses for the whole year and determine each course and
its availability.
Relax environment, but everyone in a good competition
Beneficial in that I really feel that this program will help me in my career
Career opportunities.
My graduate program is distinctive because of the solutions it provide to the practical
world today. No single field doesn't need to be secured in an information security way.
Add the activities I said above.
Right now, I just feel it's so so especially to foreign students.
comprehensive exam is an important feature, it will allow me and my future employers
another parameter to evaluate me. I happen to share lecture with MBA candidates, which
allows me to receive their experiences and way of thinking at the same time helps me
compare my curriculum's quality with other Majors.
The additional coursework in areas that I want to specialize in
It's beneficial because it allowed me to become more confidant in my learning ability to
pick up new things as needed under pressure.
It's one of the few accredited animation programs in the country, and it's very highly
rated. Again, the fact that all the faculty seem truly invested in seeing the students
succeed and are constantly trying to update the curriculum and improve the classes is
very noticeable and appreciated.
I am enrolled in a multidisciplinary degree program, and the ability to combine
disciplines and create my own course combinations to suit my needs is very important
and beneficial to me. It will set me up perfectly for the future because I am taking exactly
what I feel I need to succeed with my goals.
If you are in the HR profession, it adds new dimensions, perspectives and best practices
awareness to your body of knowledge
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It seems like I'm learning practical things that I would need to know to do Material
Science.
High quality
Very hands on, real world based
Quality of course structures
My program relates directly with my current carrier path.
We exit RIT with incredible technical skills in equipment, vocabulary, and printing. Also
our research resources in Wallace Library (specifically Kari Horwitz, art librarian,
provides us with current and hard to access materials, as well as the Cary collection and
the rare books archive.)
It is the latin of photography programs
The program provide comprehensive knowledge and technology support career
opportunity.
Focus on case studies and projects/reporting is very strong - maybe too much emphasis?
It's an applied program, so we do real-life examples rather than just math questions that
make no sense.
Good faculty.
Students getting well-paid jobs after their graduation.
RIT - the name!
(I.E.)
It enables learning about current manufacturing practices, and teaches alternate
approaches that can be taken to manage those practices.
However, I believe it would be even better if it had management and business classes, so
students can understand not only the technical side of a company, but also the managerial
side.
The use of technology and the group projects that involve cases or problems that either
pertain to current events or relevant topics.
I work in an industry where this degree could be beneficial. Unlike they way it turns out
for a lot of people, I think this degree will lead to actually working in the relevant field.
The program has minimal theoretical coursework, with much more focus on applied
learning. I think it is critical that I am able to take what I learn and apply it immediately
in the my current job.
My business concentration will help me to better understand both the engineers and
management once I begin my professional career.
It is very targeted (i.e. specific)
Human-Computer Interaction draws on cognitive psychology, social science, and the
computing disciplines to study and improve human activities that are augmented by
computers. While other fields address components of these intersections, the HCI field
takes a holistic view of this domain.
It is an online program
The program has a very strong structure for teaching research methods.
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I think my graduate program has prepared me exceptionally well for my career plans
following graduation.
Its courses
It is beneficial to get a good job.
My major in Facilities Management
dual degree. I am working on undergrad and grad together (and this survey addresses
those students very poorly).
It is a demanding area of study and a global industry that is constantly growing.
- Very flexible program with so many electives and choices makes it very distinctive and
beneficial.
An MBA from an institution like RIT will be very beneficial to my resume and career by
enabling me to grow past the current IT role I hold.
Gives overall view of Information technology industry. It vast option of courses to
choose makes it easy to pursue the goal we interest in.
We are in a trimester program - at least until Fall of 2013-2014.
Having the flexibility and managability to balance coursework with home life and FT
work.
There are a large portion of international students in the program. This provides an
interesting perspective, but also provides a challenge for faculty to manage the differing
levels of students. It seems that faculty lacked providing grammatical or structural
corrections to assignments. Maybe since this would result in the failure of some
international students that have English as a second language. Or maybe there are other
reasons, but I feel that as a result grades sometimes seem inflated.
It's incredible level of knowledge, mostly from professors, as well as the intense focus on
helping students transition from a school environment to finding a job and working.
By far one of the most beneficial features is the dual degree program itself in my personal
experience. The program allows a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate
work. The coursework and research does not hold a prestigious reputation when
compared to more research oriented schools however the great faculty involved with
graduate programs set it apart.
It's distinctive because I like the approach of the professor overall, professor push you to
accomplish more and more and try to get where you should be. It is relevant because you
are learning management and technical aspect of IT which is very important for him.
Learning is always beneficial and the fact that we are familiarizing ourselves with
Georgia.
tech easily accessible. professors willing to request tech and resources for you.
This program is specific to my career goals
Environmental Science is incredibly beneficial because I am interested in trying to better
the world that we live in and understand the complexity of the environmental problems
that we are now facing. This program gives me insight into hotly debated topics of
interest and allows me to explore different ways of approaching these issues.
It teaches me current and useful knowledge.
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The scientific computing I've learn is very useful in the world today, and paired with the
advanced level of mathematics makes for a great tool for tackling difficult and complex
problems.
BS/MS allows one to acquire a masters degree in less time and in an environment that is
already familiar.
Small class size, adequate one-on-one attention from advisers
Our quick growth and increase of prestigious awards & recognitions for real innovation
and contributions to the world has elevated the expectations and the drive of our students.
There are only more great things to come down the road as long as we are backed by the
administration and school to do so.
It's flexibility of a completely online program in a growing field.
The ability to take most of the classes online as well as pick from a thesis, capstone class
or project as the final "test" of the degree program.
It is very small so it is like a family. I feel like we know each others faces.
On-line class option makes taking classes for me possible. The reputation and quality of
RIT is encouraging.
Most of the work we do is practical, such as case studies, simulations, group work and
readings.
One of the newer professors is trying to offer and bring in more timely courses that would
be of greater benefit in the job market. There seems to be two visions in the dept at the
moment. I think they need to take a hard look at what other colleges are offering and
where the jobs are in today's market and then revamp the program.
I had been considering going to get my MBA and saw RIT had a focus on
Environmentally Sustainable Management which very strongly aligns with my beliefs
and made me more interested. I have been curious about the whole concept of Social
Entrepreneurship and RIT also offers a focus on Entrepreneurship,completing the
package. I also like RIT's focus on technology in management and business as this is a
very important aspect of work.
The visibility it has from the labor market; Employers know about this institution and
regularly come to look for the best candidates.
The subjects taught are still applicable to all aspects of Science as there are relevant
papers to support them. New discoveries are being made and students are encouraged to
take bold steps.
One aspect of my program that is very beneficial is the use of HBS case studies as
learning tools. I had previously done case studies at my undergraduate college and
learned there that they are excellent learning tools.
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The program runs on it's very strong reputation! However, it continues to loose footing
locally and globally due to unclear planning against a rapidly chaining industry.
It is academic and industry oriented both.
It is relevant only as it is in the right field I have very specific ideas as to what I would
like to learn and what I would like to do once I have my degree
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My program (Human Resource Development) covers a broad spectrum of academic
specialties. It involves the liberal arts aspect (psychology), the IT aspect (technological
innovations in the face of globalization, the business aspect (classes in accounting or
financial management are also encouraged as electives). It is just a well-rounded
program.
The name of my program is extremely relevant to my current job, although some of the
classes don't seem to be as up to date as I wanted. I haven't seen any other local schools
that have this program available.
Industry links
Almost all courses online. I'm pretty much happy with this.
Field classes. Adviser willing to adapt to student interests. Interesting course offerings.
The program offerings
I think that the quality of the education is good.
What makes our program distinctive is the ability to express creatively.
How it relates to what you want to do after you graduate
I originally thought that RIT's close ties with industry would help me in finding
employment opportunities. I am no longer sure that this is the case.
Much of what is taught through the program is very relevant to the working world. It also
provides many opportunities to interact with various companies that can become future
career opportunities for many of the students.
beneficial .
Quality of students and resources for research
The wise variety of courses offered.
It is distinctive because have teacher with experience working in the real job world.
Our department is famous for its distinguished quality of studies in North-East area and I
believe that is a feature that a successful school should have.
I am very grateful to RIT that I am fully funded for my master's degree. i am also happy
that I have the opportunity to work closely with professors in research work and complete
a master's thesis.
It is preparing me for the Job in my field of choice.
I hope that Co-op program could help me in advance.
Some courses deal with topics that are really practiced in the telecom industry.
Emphasis on security.
Thesis option. Helps in inculcating intangible skills like achieving long term objectives,
problem solving approach etc.
The coursework and flexibility in choice of research for PhD students
It directly relates to the field I will be entering upon graduation.
How the media technology is related to the communication aspect of it.
The material is very specific to the program.
Group projects and quality instructors
expert knowledge
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Very few schools offer a program such as the one I am currently in. Facility management
is very important in my line of work with the Navy.
It's an immersive deaf education program, one of Very few in the country.
The program provides an opportunity to learn what few people know and gives its
students a great chance at succeeding the real world.
instructors are very open-minded for students' projects
Combination of technical and management perspectives.
My experience is very different from most students-I am in a BS/MS program and am on
a very specific track with my work. That being said, I feel that as RIT begins to
emphasize more and more the importance of graduate student research, the program as a
whole will begin to pick up pace and more students will join our numbers. At this point,
most graduate programs are still very small and can be close-knit. This provides students
with the ability to get a lot of immediate advice or help from peers (assuming they have
attempted to make friends).
See 12.
One that goes above and beyond to help us improve our career.
Aspects of my program are unique
High quality of study materials and equipment, professional instructors and accessibility
of knowledge and information.
very good level of teaching, learning resources
I haven't started yet. I am working on bridgework courses.
Dual certification
The area of research of faculty members being close to my scientific interests.
Yes...My ongoing research .......
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It is at the forefront of the Sustainable Revolution.
Nothing much
We are in a large deaf community so this is a good place for deaf graduate students to go
to earn higher degrees. We can benefit the deaf community when we graduate. We just
need to make the program more deaf friendly.
The flexibily of the BS/MS option. Being in a program with smaller number of faculty,
the amount of support and resources shared from the different faculty makes my program
distinctive and certainly beneficial from the others.
It is my program, I designed it based on what I am currently doing and what I want to do
in the future.
In the vastly growing and changing healthcare field, the level of knowledge our
instructors seem to have is invaluable. We are at the precipice of a healthcare revolution
and the knowledge we are provided will help shape the future of healthcare in this
country.
I am hoping that i would get to do a better final project/thesis which would help me gain
a better academic profile and hopefully may land me a good job.
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The faculty are excellent and the content tailors to many fields of mathematics.
Close to field experience
The amount of resources available to use.
The field is one that is growing exponentially. The faculty is great, however, the program
as a whole doesn't really provide great "real-world" applications.
I don't believe many institutions take the time to develop coursework with a focus in the
topic of sustainability, since it is such a broad and diverse field.
It provides higher level education that will give you a better understanding of your
interest area to make you more appealing to the workforce that is doing exactly what
you'd like to do. Then you can be closer to your dream job instead of having to work your
way up to it.
The program I chose is beneficial to me because I can use the material I learn
immediately in my position at work. I can also use the knowledge to become an expert in
the area I work in.
My supervisor is the head of a lab directly associated with my focused study (robotics).
This resource and academic courses are beneficial factors. Unfortunately, outside these, I
found there seem to be a lack of resources.
Offers multicultural perspective of the profession
My program is relevant and beneficial because many companies are hiring software
engineers with a variety of skills. With them looking for software engineers, the things
we have learned could possibly be implemented if the job seems to be lacking that
specific need or process. Can help with project management roles.
That I receive a master's degree.
Duel Degree Program - terminal degree focused on those who don't want to go into
research
To me, the graduate program at RIT is nowhere close to beneficial. The grading system
has no 'A' , 'A+' , 'A-' hierarchy and its straight to B's and C's even with a decent score in
a course. I have struggled through the courses with hardly any result that's encouraging,
whereas my classmates in the undergrad who joined different schools in the USA are
doing really well with probably half the effort.
the collection of courses that cover all aspect of telecom
My program did a great job of initially enforcing the importance of Telecommunications
by showing examples of how it has affected the world and our lives.
The faculty and their experience. Also, the professional development course taught by
Christine shank is amazing. Everything is incredibly relevant and usefull.
it gives me some very useful information
Smaller community, more focused classes etc.
Covers a wide range of topics about games.
The classes are interesting and Rit does a good job with the resources offered to students.
Labs, library, etc.
I like how it is a duel teaching certification, not only in your content area, but to teach
deaf and hard of hearing students.
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It provides current information on my field of study.
Provide students with enough knowledge and skills and prepare them to be an active
member of the scientific community from the very first day they start the program!
Attempts to bridge several disciplines that few universities do, being a new field; also has
very strong talent in product manufacturing background & education, but it's too much
focus for what the degree should cover
Nothing.
Teacher of the Deaf programs are limited in number in the country, and having this
program based at NTID distinguishes it from the others out there as we are at the center
of innovative D/deaf education. We students are also immersed in Deaf Culture, which is
both relevant and beneficial to our future careers. This program offers Dual Certification-Teacher of the Deaf and Secondary Content Area--which also distinguishes our program
from other education programs out there that only result in one certification. This will
make me more marketable in the education field when I graduate.
It adequately prepares students to teach in the field of Deaf education; additionally, it
prepares students to become scholars in the field.
The MS degree allows for better job opportunities and larger paychecks.
To become a teacher, a graduate degree is required. To become a teacher of the Deaf, I
would not consider going anywhere else.
Its accessible for sure.
It is to teach us how to teach Deaf students...that's distinctive right there. What helps is
that our director is very understanding, reasonable, and always willing to help.
the discussions are enjoyable and help me to broaden my aspects
The specificity in field of study and coverage of topics/issues relevant to that field
None
Its all the more practical. It kind of prepares you to do well in your job.
It is beneficial to me because the chemistry among the faculty effecting on the students. I
feel that all of us in the program, especially the students are on the same team.
MSSE is a small, intimate group that fosters a family-like environment. It has been a
pleasure to work with everyone within the MSSE program this year.
It is held in very high regard in my industry. Facilities and focus of program are unique
and highly regarded.
All the faculties are knowledgeable in their field and able to sign well.
Support and service systems are good.
May want to go into this field. If not, I can apply it to current position.
I'm not sure.. I think my graduate program is more focus on the student who don't have
same major background.
It is a degree from RIT. I think many professionals identify that RIT is a good degree.
Unfortunately, I don't think my major and college promote the best opportunity for me.
its future scope
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It allows students to make something tangible with as high quality equipment as any film
school. It is like getting "on the job experience," and students can be as independent as
they wish to be.
Its like honing your skills to face tougher challenges.
The cases about real companies
The hands-on experience combined with engaging classes makes my program beneficial.
Flexibility in with the number of elective.
There seems to be a lot of flexibility in our program and our Department Chair has
allowed us to mold our program into what we (and he) believe will be most helpful for
our futures.
NTID provides a unique positive community in which I as a teacher can learn how best to
interact with deaf people in a work and school environment.
SAC has a good national reputation, however i have found it a little too big to foster
strong relationships with instructors or classmates. Smaller programs around the country
seem to have less infrastructure to work with, but provide better attention to the
individual.
I enjoy the focus on the concentrations, it makes my own learning unique. Although I'm
in a certain major, there are only a handful of students that have the same concentrations
as I do.
courses and carrier oportunities
It's industry-oriented.
A strong focus on "Engineering" Software and the ability to apply it to practice by
allowing the flexibility to go on a Co-Op
The professors are generally available to discuss coursework.
One aspect that makes the program distinctive is that very industry focused and the
students, once they finish the program, are prepare for the next step (Ph.D., industry, etc.)
horrible!
The diversity itself makes it distinctive and relevant
The ability to create your own Professional Studies Program.
I like that we can map out our own curriculum to meet our specific goals and objectives. I
only hope it pays off in the end... I don't feel like I get a lot of respect for choosing this
approach. Honestly I wish RIT was doing much more to be distinctive, relevant, and
beneficial.
The classes and instructors.
Excellent professors.
very future oriented material discussed
small groups for equal participation
much more opportunities for practical experience.
My adviser's resources and knowledgebase.
I am encouraged by my thesis advisors to complete projects that haven't been researched
before....not everyone gets to do this.
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compared to what?
It is wonderful to have the ability to choose a program that suits your very career rather
than settle for one that is perhaps less appropriate.
Easier to obtain job
The variety of learning materials of each class.
I hope my degree to be beneficial because it is unique and the skills I've learned in my
courses thus far can be used to solve real world challenges.
independent study opportunities
The graduate program is intent on providing its students with the necessary tools to
pursue professional careers. It boasts a broad array of connections and opportunities that
rival many other top design programs.
Don't know.
Industry relevance.
Unique/rare program in sustainability, cutting edge research, community engagement
potential
I have confirmed many times that the content of my courses is up-to date and I love it.
The courses that I'm doing here would help me to get a good job in a companies where
most of the basic work is related to course work itself.
The curriculum is very practical and real-world focused. I can immediately use the skills
I learn in the classroom.
First of all, the curriculum, in general, is very practical and market-oriented. And it
provides hands on experience in the form of case studies,presentations, and research
papers, usage of professional programs like SAP, Advance level Excel usage in course
like Financial Modeling and Analysis.
See the answer to question 12.
Learning the integration of the entire system in which the organization exists.
Good applied and pure math mix
The quality of professors is excellent. Everyone has command in their own field. Also the
industry connections and full funding from my department has been exceptional.
I enjoyed being able to take different classes. If I could go back I may have decided to
receive my MFA in Industrial Design or Computer Graphics design because they are a bit
more relevant to current professional practices. I absolutely love Graphic Design and will
continue to pour my heart and soul into becoming a better designer, but with knowledge
and continuation of learning code, 3d, motion graphics, and other things that keep me up
to date and relevant. Some of the code and interactive classes that were offered in the
CGD and ID departments were a great help in making us relevant as working
professionals.
Just one word "Professional Expertise",A great program development.
I am able to take courses for my concentration at a quality that I expect from a tech
school. I have opportunities to have real experience in fields that I can actually specialize
in.
I am not sure htat it is distinctive among MBA programs.
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nice equipment
It's very compact and gives you all the information you need a in short time
fab lab
Our program is distinct because of our Alumni success, involvement and passion of our
instructors, and the professional experience our professors have had prior to becoming a
professor.
My graduate program has strong adherence to the practical approaches which are in
vogue in the industry.
The program was distinctive in that I learned for psychology PhD's, but also PhD's from
Industrial Engineers and Human Computer Interaction. Additionally, I had the
opportunity to learn not only from pure academics, but also previous practitioners.
Which, consequently, made the program fairly relevant. The material I learned in one
class usual was connected in some way to another class, either directly or indirectly. The
knowledge I gained from one class would not only bolster my understanding in other
classes, but help challenge the concepts. I could also see the benefit of this program into
my career. Another benefit of this program was the interdisciplinary collaboration, which
gave rise to good simulations of real- world situations.
The professors have real world experience. The curriculum is built around what future
employers want and expect from recent graduates.
Not sure.
The information providing as well as learning about new applications and programs such
as 'prez' for example makes the program very beneficial. All these help in preparing me
for a promising future.
Not sure
RIT's highly regarded reputation allows my education to mean something to prospective
employers even before I meet them face-to-face.
The multidisciplinary approach to this degree is fantastic!
Graduate Degree opens up more job opportunity.
Mixture of Deaf and Hearing people
It is an important major and unique in its teaching and career goals related to it.
Geared towards Deaf education-- very good and highly specialized.
for the perspective that give to you, how to approach to different problems
It gives you a lot of hands on work experiences for real life application to get to know
what the real world is like.
We're very close in terms of personal relationships and very supportive of each other
which makes the program easier to go through despite the workload. We grow as
individuals in ways where that comfort level is there to allow us to do so and that is
something that is rare to find in a college environment full of people who constantly
come and go.
My graduate program is beneficial in that once you are accepted and fully engaged, you
jump right into Deaf culture which you need to have (if you do not already have) in order
to work in your future intended career.
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We get to become part of the Deaf community and are taught the tools which will help us
become effective teachers of the Deaf. These tools are culturally and linguistically
sensitive and really help us to be able to reach the students in a way that will promote the
best learning environment for the students.
I thoroughly have enjoyed my program because of the ability to build on the foundation
of communication and then to customize my applied courses to my liking to include
marketing and technology.
Application. Every course includes a project that applies your learning to a physical
output.
Scientific specialist
Strong alumni connections and high demand from industry for employment.
Access to experts from a wide knowledge base, multidisciplinary joint approach for
required coursework.
Faculty's knowledge and deep experience / one of too few programs like it in the country.
Hands-on experience in the fiber optics lab, that helps in the industry. Blessed to have
professor like Dr. Drew Maywar, who motivated the interest in me. I have developed the
challenging nature and meeting them made it more motivating.
I can take what I've learned and utilize it directly in my current position at my work
Excellent coursework & faculty
We learned from professors who used to be Teachers of the Deaf, which is exactly what
we want to be.
The way the program forces me to look at my world in a different way. I enjoy the fact
that I can work through issues and problems in a more effecient and level headed manner.
This course is very beneficial to me in my present career field. It has helped me excel in
many areas in technology and engineering.
The availability of tools and instruments that combine lecture and lab theories and
measurements.
Having non-credit sessions with working professionals or industry experts would be
great. That way we could have better idea of what it is like in real life, and what to focus
on more while we are at school.
Depth of courses, Coop and internship opportunities
the hands-on experience, knowledge about the physics, and practicality of a certain
approach.
Service is the foundation of any business
I end up having wide knowledge about the field i am interested in. It gives me confidence
to attain my career goals.
I would say the course work again.
It has great professional and research resources!
Courses and content thought are up to industry standards
none
Co op program and the internship opportunities are really great for the students.
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it's cheap and easy to get admission
Some of the courses are heavily based on industry practices which is beneficial in the
future. The Professors have rich blend of experience from academia and industry which
makes them a valuable source of knowledge.
It is one of the few that are offered in the country
A few courses has good level project work which makes it relevant.
very relavent to current/future technology
Put what I learn to real world
Quarter system
It's interdisciplinary so I could experience more knowledge and get trained. It also gave
me the opportunity to do what I want to.
1. We have a descent 'clean room', which makes it easier for us to understand the
Semiconductor manufacture process.
2. Some excellent professors.
the faculty stuff one of the most important things that makes the program is a distinctive
also facilities and equipments help a lot to make the program high beneficial .
The industry oriented courses and in depth learning assignments.
The participation of professors with our assignment and guidance , helped in improving
our skills, knowledge and work
co-op, although i didn't get the chance to do it
multidisciplinary
again the quarter system . but its changing to semester next fall , i donno how it would be.
id be happy if its as challenging as the quarter system.
The existence of clusters, so even all people in the program will get the same degree,
each one is free to choose a different path to achieve it.
The variety of the courses options that are available for the students . For example , in my
case i chose courses that are more focus in the development and continuous improvement
of the processes. However, each student can make his/her own plan of study based on
their knowledge and experience.
It is a highly inter-disciplinary major where I had learned a lot knowledge with which I
can go deeper in my research.
relevant, because you make a lot of practice of what you are going to spect in a real job.
The Technical courses offered provided here will help the students to perform well in the
industry.
We are prepared for a career in the field of our majors with the exhaustive course
structure . The curriculum is job oriented and involves giving us a wholesome experience
in time management and academics. It is very relevant to industry standards and is
beneficial for students looking to apply for jobs.
We have very unique courses offered in KGCOE which is not offered in many
universities in US.
Aggressive approach to find job for students.
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That it incorporates certificates in conjunction with the master degree without taking
more of the required classes.
The faculty make the coursework very challenging.
Povides knowledge that could be applied, through relevant, current subjects.
Allows discussions that help enhance the student's perspective.
Allows flexibility, and provides skills that could be transfer to different areas in an
organization.
Co-op, and availability of and support from faculty/stuff
The cirruclum
From my perspective we have a very good faculty, the professors are open for
discussions. The courses that are offered are of industry standard so that is hugely
beneficial. And our program allows us enough time on co-op to get the relevant
experience.
The excellent professors who know how to transmit their knowledge.
The labs, research and constant updates to the program
The statistics (DoE) and operations research concentrations get the real core of an
industrial engineer.
The coop program.
The quality of the courses and the professors
project-based courses like Capestone will help students to integrate knowledge
effectively
As graduate students we are exposed to big challenges and big projects that contribute to
our development as business professionals.
The professors maybe.
well, it is obviously my chosen program, so i must love it. i just think it is a really
important field within the business world and it needs to be acknowledged as such.
More job opportunities in the field of computer science and RIT has a good name for it
the option to decide on what specific domain i want to choose
unique program and support student personal growth
NA
I'm networking person. Graduated from Kansas with a bachelor degree in networking and
system administration. However, i found RIT is the best school for me in term of the
courses this school is providing for me.
As I said in pt. 12, The Co-op program. The programming related bridge courses really
help you sharpen your programming skills.
knowledgeable professors and good research opportunities
I wish I had an answer for that.
Demanding course work, applied focus as opposed to theoretical.
Ability to take management courses.
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We get hands on experience on working closely with the stuff which is done in the
industry.
I have had the opportunity to take classes in HRD and Service Leadership in addition to
the HSA classes which has helped me to form a solid base of understanding and
experience with my program.
the project we did which covers various area such as sustainability, consumer product,
branding.....variety is good.
it's really helping me prepare for the real-world
It deals a bit with portfolio development which you do not get in undergrad.
I guess, RIT could train students and also help them with certain professional
certifications.
It integrates an important aspect of future development - sustainability, at its core. That
alone gives the program a chance to stand out. Alongwith, the amalgamation of
architecture with sustainability as separate fields of studies (i.e. the subject of
sustainability not adjusted as a study from the perspective of design alone)is beneficial in
providing the students with varied perspectives and exposure not limited to the realm of
architecture alone which, given today's multidisciplinary professional demands, is a big
bonus! Having said that, there is a strong urge to tune sustainability studies to suit
architecture students' interests. I feel that it should be done to provide an option of study
rather than making it s a compulsory path (eg. course "Understanding sustainability"
which is designed especially for an introduction to sustainability for architecture students
vs. "Fundamentals of sustainability" which is an introduction meant for "sustainability"
PhD students who come different disciplines)
Hands on experience with locally relevant information and programs combined with an
attentive and helpful faculty.
You can finish it in 1 year
Professors' knowledge and assignments
Fast-paced academic environment, full support from staff who are willing to assist you in
understanding what is being taught, general online experience, meeting fellow classmates
in different industries to share experiences with.
RIT is one of the few universities which understand the importance of my graduate
program making it distinctive from similarly named programs in other universities. My
experience here helped me during my CO-OP too.
Ability to take classes in related disciplines.
From my perspective, the program provides information for the EHS professional that
they can apply immediately. The classes are straightforward and provide 'real' case
studies.
It is an applied program, so it teaches us how we can apply our skills to a job.
Itis beneficial because it is revelant for the job I want to persue
The quick pace of the quarter system.
N/A
Short and intensive. Learning lots of materials that relates to real life situation.
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I think the finance course is well structured, progressive thus helping student make best
of what is offered. But yes a little more guidance on how students can take extra course,
when is right time for taking up electives, a little briefing required on how different
combination of course works students have taken in past which helped them do well
academically and professionally.
I can do a lot of my classes online which works out to my advantage later on in the
program.
High demanding in the market.
The focus of the applied cases in the school are an excellent blend of traditional, "old
economy" factors and digital influences. As such, the T for technology in the program
provides a diverse experience and is well-grounded.
sustainability perspective
Real world, hands-on experience
It's the only one in the US, though there are a couple similar ones under differnt names.
The course work and syllabus being covered is more up-to-date and professional.
Faculty is highly supportive of research opportunities, faculty is passionate and
knowledgeable, numerous exciting assistantships available
Able to be done in less than a year
Good professor with work experience
The professors have a lot of professional experience (mostly current) in the field that I
intend to enter and have given me great insight on what to expect.
CMS Professional Studies program allows me to craft a degree that is tailored to fit my
professional interests. It was a pleasure to have CMS as an undergrad, and was just as
enjoyable as a Grad.
Having a program that will drive and test a student to new limits, have them be able to
learn and promote a thesis that will be revolutionary, and also teach and be instructive as
well. I think that this program has had such wide diversity and variety that it truly lends
itself to RIT as a whole. Being collaborative and being able to work cross-disciplinary
has also been hugely beneficial. Being current, using the newest cutting edge technology,
has always been something the MFA medical illustration program works on day in and
day out.
it helps me to serve an underserved population of children in public schools.
the career fair and the companies that come in incomparable.
the program trains you perfectly
Seems Average.
Not applicable.
rigorous but rewarding
Instead of attending a traditional art school for a graduate school I attended RIT because
the programs uniqueness and the university's diverse campus programs I was able to
interact with people outside of my field of study. The program also unique in its
requirements and I feel more prepared for a professional career after I leave RIT
compared to peers who attended other institutions.
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RIT's reputation.
It gives me a broad perspective and makes my skills less narrowly focused.
Completely online program
It's beneficial because there are courses to cover all aspects of the IT industry. There are
also plenty of opportunities to meet with potential employers.
My program is beneficial because it gives you solid preparation for a career in the field of
study. It is also distinctive because it is almost all on-line.
Field experience that the professors and other students have.
The quarter system
All of my classwork has been relavant and REAL to my career and future career goals. I
think this is adequately technical, as well as maintaining its broadness, enough for an
EH&S "Management" degree. Thank you !
we select our courses.
It helps me think more strategically and creatively. In other words, I believe I will be able
to thoroughly analyze any problems in my organization, and also come up with creative
ways to improve my organization and the working environment.
The professors, and also the coursework that is updated to match the constantly changing
technology.
It is one of 4 programs that is offered around the country. it is taught by one of the finest
medical illustrators from around the country. It is beneficial to the field of healthcare as it
is producing competent medical illustrators that will provide service.
Hands on experience for real life problems in Computer Science
The faculty and instruction have been excellent, and are really geared toward real-world
application.
My program is relevant in the sense that the course taught are outdated. The professor
always refers to the latest improvement in those areas taught.
Every other major spends their last two years just getting caught up on what we do as a
matter of course, and not doing it as well as we do. With my mathematical skills I can do
basically anything with only minimal additional training necessary.
I would say how close all of the graduate students are and how we help each other on a
regular basis
It can propel me into the field I want to work in.
Not many other graduate programs have a graduate thesis requirement that can involve
field work.
RIT MS for FM incorporated the IFMA foundation's core principles into all the courses. I
was already a member of this foundation and could easily identify with these studies.
Being a Facilities Manager for 17 years, this program was very relevant to the
responsibilities I have daily and was very beneficial to my future goals in this profession.
Only one of a couple in the country
It is a new industry which need amount of perfessional people join in. So that we can get
a good positionafter graduated.
It is multidisciplinary, it is relevant to professionals, it can be completed online.
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Same as 12. It is amazing to customize my own degree based on what I want to do.
The fact it has been discontinued and no longer supported by RIT faculty.
I feel that the course material is very relevant to today's technology environment, and will
be beneficial in terms of my ability to transition my current job skills to meet changing
requirements or even possibly learn to develop and contribute new ideas in my chosen
field.
Getting along with my professors & advisors, developing skills and be informed of
specific list of job opportunities (including those for international students) would be a
huge contribution to a successful career job after graduation.
Having grown up in Western New York, it is very nice to be able to attend school and
conduct my graduate research here.
The overall reputation
The name of the school. And Dr. Hornak's prevalence in the chemistry community.
Needless to mention that the Program is Multidisciplinary in nature. However, it is
difficult for a student himself/herself to market a Graduate Program where it is a "Made
to Order" program. Companies also need Graduates in IT, Computer Science,
Humanaties etc. (Known established areas).
Scool must sit with a student and review his/her curriculam, and in some areas the school
can approach companies and position these students as Interns which could lead to Full
Time Offers. Essentially these are not STANDARD GRADUATE Programs and it will
be great if the School of Professionsl Studies can try and help.
flexibility and matter
Very relevant and beneficial to my job and my career path
Having the option to complete two concentrations in the MBA program. Also being able
to complete it within a year is a bonus.
Electrical engineering in general is an extremely relevant industry theses days. The
analog devices industry is huge and constantly growing, expanding, and innovating.
Our MS Applied Statistic curriculum design including the specializations of Industrial
Statistics, Quality Engineering and Theory is very well tought out and highly aligned
with the Industry and Academia needs. By far it is the best program in the nation. Very
good job!
It's distinctive because, although difficult to do so, it can be completed online. It's
beneficial because there aren't many Master's programs in HCI.
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15. How many graduate programs did you apply to? Select one
521 - 1
82 - 2
50 - 3
45 - 4
30 - 5
62 - More than 5
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16. Was RIT your first choice?
565 - Yes
221 - No
17 users did not answer
17. If YES, why did you choose RIT?
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BS/MS
BS/MS
Funding for my graduate studies.
Lot of learning/knowledge, lot of co-op opportunities.
Great experience here as an undergraduate.
Local
My partner attended RIT, I lived nearby and it had a program I was interested in.
4+1 program
My brother graduated from RIT and works with Microsoft.
I dropped out of RIT and was unemployed.
Returning to RIT is a no-brainer.
Professional Networking opportunities.
I live in the area (am an adult) and this program was exactly what I wanted.
Went to RIT for Undergrad loved the school so much I didnt want to leave.
I went here for my undergrad and liked the quarter system and some of the professors. I
can also finish my athletics eligibility.
Location, reputation, it had the program I wanted
Online asynchronous HCI Masters program.
Serendipity. I live in Rochester and am lucky that RIT has such a good and well-regarded
Industrial Design program.
Completed undergrad here and liked the professors and undergrad program. Figured more
of a good thing in grad school
Many friends I know graduated from RIT and having good jobs.
I chose RIT because of its reputation the Rochester area, and because of positive
feedback received through talking with alumni of Saunders.
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RIT has a famous college business school. And also, our school locates in New York
State, which is near the big finance center of the world.
I was already alumni
The program at RIT promised to give you all the tools, and foundation to work on a
graduate level, but offered the freedom to also express yourself.
I was invited to the dual degree program and did not have to take the GRE. I also had to
be on campus to finish my undergraduate degree for much of the time.
Good program, rigorous course work.
I chose RIT because I heard very good things about it from family/friends who went to
RIT.
-4+1 arrangement with my undergrad saved time, money
-Lower total cost after considering financial aid
completed my undergraduate at RIT, cost effective, reputable and would waive 4 courses.
It was close and cheaper than U of R.
This is where I got my undergraduate degree and I liked my experience then.
Location
For its reputation and program.
I went to RIT for my undergraduate education.
Its reputation along with it location.
One of the major reasons I choose RIT was the Microelectronics cluster that is offered in
it, the faculty members are quite reputed in their fields and also the fact that Rochester is
an affordable city.
scholarship, overall reputation of the school, and a specific instructor.
Strong academic reputation
Because I did my BS here.
Because of the reputation and because I live in Rochester and would rather not move.
I decided on RIT as a continuation of my undergraduate degree: Information Security and
Forensics.
Curriculum of major.
RIT has a good reputation as an engineering school.
I completed my undergrad at RIT, thus it was my first choice due to the ability of 4+1
program.
Did my BS here.
I choose RIT because of its location in Rochester, NY as well as its large number of
marketing courses offered.
Flexibility and great financial assistance.
I am an undergrad alum and I love RIT.
RIT was the only local school that had a part-time graduate chemistry program.
Had the program I was interested in, with the curriculum and format I needed.
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High recommendations from other employees at my company. Also, it is local. I just
moved to Rochester and needed to be able to attend school while working so moving to
another area for school was not an option for me.
I am an employee of RIT.
I have a BS and MS from RIT. Chances are good if an interesting, relevant PhD program
was finally offered, I'd get that from RIT as well.
RIT has had in the past an excellent career focus. It has been my observation that with Dr
Dessler, this distinction is going away as RIT becomes another me too University. (This
stupid switch to Semesters is a great example)
RIT has the shortest program which was important for my wallet and my sanity.
Because I knew RIT from my undergraduate college.
Good support for hard of hearing students
I am living in Rochester.
Free tuition as staff
I also applied to the University of Rochester and after carefully reviewing the differences
in price, faculty accomplishments, and curriculum, I found that I was recieving more
value at RIT for my particular career goals. I regret nothing.
I work here
Great reference from alumni, and the possibility of a scholarship.
I am a staff member here.
Program offered and proximity to home.
I received my undergraduate degree from RIT, and I felt comfortable with returning for
my graduate degree. I was already experienced in RIT's rigorous education and I was
already familiar with the faculty and staff.
There aren't many graduate programs in this field.
I did my undergrad here at RIT.
Got scholarship from the department and an RA.
scholarship and good reference
Recognition.
Best within my choolarship
It was convenient for me to stay at RIT an extra year to get my masters degree after
finishing my undergrad degree. I also enjoy the research that I'm working on and wanted
to expand on my senior design project.
I choose RIT because of it's on top when it comes to technology experiences
Convenience.
I felt the program had a good mix of application vs. theory.
I am an employee of RIT now, so that was a factor in my decision to attend graduate
school here. However, I specifically looked for a job at RIT because I wanted to go to
school here and could not afford tuition or loans at the time and I had heard that the
tuition benefits for employees were amazing - which they definitely are.
The only university in Dubai that gives a degree from New York.
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Graduate Assistantship, reputation, location
5 year BS/MS program
I wanted to be in Rochester, and I work at RIT.
as RIT is following the quarter pattern, i was very excited to join the college as in my
undergrad i use to have the same pattern.
I was already here.
Because it is very good school for my major. Second I asked some people about RIT and
they gave me positive comments ( RIT has good reputation ).
Fourth Rochester has four seasons and it is similar to my home country's weather that's
why I picked up RIT.
To be honest its reputation and cost. Location as well for me.
Course - curriculum
Trimester pattern- I like a busy schedule
Co-op opportunities.
I had a foot in the door of my department for tuition assistance. My student loans were
too great after doing an undergrad degree at RIT to afford the masters.
I was enrolled at RIT as an undergraduate. I was accepted into the dual degree BS/MS
program.
I chose RIT because of the Dual-Degree program
I am an undergraduate alumnus and had very positive experience and memories with
RIT.
Complete program in the area I wanted to be skilled.
N/A
The location to my home town, the prestige of the college, the availability of the program
I was looking for.
Great program, great school, I am originally from Rochester.
Program recognition and location
I wanted a challenging experience along with a degree and name I would be proud to
display on my resume. I love RIT and my program! :)
Because I completed my undergraduate here and I like the atmosphere. The fact the
program was only 1 year was also attractive.
I chose RIT because I did my undergraduate here so I was more aware of the different
research opportunities available.
Experience with the graduate program director.
I was part of the BS/MS Dual degree program.
I didn't have to take the GRE.
RIT has a strong reputation for mixing theoretical with experimental work
even I have accepted in all programs I applied for , I choose RIT according to the
fantastic plan for my degree.
and having advised that RIT is a good school. also it has a PhD in my field if I want to
complete my education.
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I enrolled in the Dual-Degree program, so I am getting my Bachelors and Masters
degrees at the same time.
i am doing a bs/ms program. so i did my bs in rit
Honestly, my plan was to hold off on Graduate School until my husband finished his
MBA at U of R, but after seeing the quality of the programs offered at RIT I decided that
it would be a great place to pursue my MS and that I should apply.
Already a RIT undergrad, application process was streamlined, already knew the
environment and the professors.
Good reputation; family connection
I chose RIT mainly for it connections to the various companies in the tech industry.
Coming from a smaller school I saw the value of having a bigger alumni network. Also
this school focused on both theory and practical experiences which differentiated from
my previous campus.
RIT staff
RIT has a fantastic Computer Graphics program under the Computer Science program
which is highly rated. Hence it got me interested.
It had the most structured program of the ones I had researched. Another huge draw was
the fact that it had a class about the business of animation as a required part of the
curriculum. It made it very apparent that the school wanted students to be fully prepared
to find jobs once we graduated.
I work here. Financially, it's the best option.
I chose the RIT MBA program because of its concentration in digital marketing.
I'm an RIT employee
Because the program matches my interest to study Interdisciplinary Graphic Design.
I liked the program and the faculty, and the program length and location were good
The program of study in FM.
RIT is well know in printing
Location and cost
I heard RIT is a technical school with lot of industry exposure and with latest
technologies
RIT has a good reputation for giving its students co-ops.
Its grads have a very high rate of acceptance to high salary jobs.
There are lots of boys to date me.
It's relatively close to my hometown.
Undergrad at RIT...know the kind of education this school offers - fantastic!
Location. I live in Rochester with my family. But also reputation for being a technology
based school.
One of my parents work here, so I was able to take advantage of the tuition discount.
I had never heard of it, but a lot of my colleagues went there for Imaging science. If I had
known that degree existed, I would have done it for undergrad.
Flexibility in their online offerings
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I am a student in the BS/M-Eng program, so it made sense to do an accelerated program.
For it's unique Sustainability program
I work here
Geographic convenience and alignment with my career goals.
On line program
Free tuition
I am working to complete both my undergraduate and graduate degrees as part of RIT's
BS/MS dual-degree program. The dual-degree program was a significant factor in
initially choosing RIT; I think the program is an excellent opportunity.
Industry based and relevant courses
Because it has good course structure for computer science major.
I already attended.
I got my undergrad here and wanted to complete my grad degree here as well.
The program combined all the aspects I wanted to cover in my graduate study.
rigorous course content
Tuition Aid and Scholarships
Attended as an undergraduate and did not have to take GRE to stay in the EE program.
Free tuition as an employee and ease of taking classes in this program online. The
program is designed to have flexibility for working professionals.
I enjoy the field/ topic area, it is very relevant and transferable.
RIT is very reputable and amazing university (I am unclear on the reputation of this
program).
Because this is where I did my undergrad, and it would save me both money and time to
just keep going.
Dual degree program
In fact RIT was my first and only choice I came here because there as RIT was the only
school with the program I would like to do.
Respected by industry and geography
i was here for bs already
RIT is in my hometown and close to home
I came here for my B.S. and liked it.
the scholarship, assistantship, and use today ranking
RIT was my first choice because of the programs that it offer
I chose the BS/MS program as an undergraduate because I had a good working
relationship with my professors, I had an exciting masters thesis set up, and I could get
my masters in one less year.
The graduate program I applied to allowed for a large number of the courses to be taken
online to accommodate my work schedule. Additionally, the degree program allowed for
a concentration in an area that has direct relevance to my current job.
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RIT was one of my top choices because of the flexibility and variety of courses in MS in
CS program and its very strong Cooperative education program.
RIT is affordable, accessible, and has a wealth of opportunities.
On-line class option, curriculum focused on what I wanted out of a program. RIT is
known to have close connections with what is going on in the industry and I want to be
able to apply what I learn at work. Being able to study at RIT will provide more
opportunities for my career. I wanted to ability to tap into the other programs at RIT for
elective classes that will help build my education and experience.
i live in Rochester and went here for undergrad
Their excellent reputation in the technologies and I am local as well.
I had done my undergrad at RIT and really enjoyed it. I know RIT is an excellent school,
I lived in the area, and had no doubts in my mind about returning here for grad school. I
liked the program offerings, the option of evening classes so I could continue to work
during the day, and the concentrations.
program curriculum was good. The over all ranking of the program is good.
Did undergraduate studies at RIT.
The name was what captured my attention at first but a thorough researched showed it
was one of the best schools in the States. I have not regretted taking this step as it
challenged me than never before.
RIT is a well respected college across the country. It has gained that respect by
consistently graduating students who are beyond prepared to enter their field of study.
Choosing RIT had as much to do with my desire for that respected colleges degree as it
had to do with my desire for a challenge; to see if I could learn at that level.
the best available here in Dubai
1. The reputation of the program
2. The reputation of my advisor
3. The opportunity to secure some funding
It was the only school that had a great online program.
Received undergrad degree here in unrelated field
I am a mature student. I did not want to wait an additional nine months to be able to enter
the university that offered the graduate program of my first choice. That university in the
Rochester area, only offered graduate admission in the fall. I had decided that I had
wasted enough time between completing my undergraduate degree and completing my
Master's. I wanted to start right then and there. RIT with its quarter system afforded me
the opportunity to begin right away. In that sense, RIT was my first choice as far as being
able to start immediately.
Location and RIT's prestige.
Because of it's ranking.
I'm currently full time staff here.
Tuition Waiver. Strong connection with staff, whom shared field of interest.
It was the program that offered classes that i wanted to take
I knew a student from my current program who recommended that I apply.
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Facility with government scholarship
It was one of the only online Statistics programs available.
The curriculum for the IT program aligned very close to the necessary classes and
experiences I would need in order to reach my future career goals
A complex mixture of hard work and personality development .
Scholarship program in my home country
It was the most attractive college among the options that gave me my scholarship
program
Ranking and scholarship
The subjects beings offered here were what I was looking for.
RIT had the most appealing program for my career.
Because I am living in Rochester.
Due to the full scholarship and research assistantship that I was awarded.
location and tuition
Co-op Program and opportunities
Was offered a great scholarship, and enjoyed undergrad here.
Fully Funded admit.
The unique program; a combination rigorous, analytical applied to real world problems
RIT's reputation as a respected school with a very high quality education drew me to RIT.
The COOP program was also a serious advantage.
MESCYT scholarship Program with RIT
Work pays for it.
Center of excellence
I took my Undergraduate at RIT
RIT offers terminal masters degree programs and I did not want to go to a PhD school for
a masters degree.
US news ranking (was 64! Now 94) vs UofR at 45 and was a lower cost
because good student service and nice equipments
Coop, Quarters, BS/MS
N/A
Immersive asl.
Great school. Great program.
My company hires RIT graduates and regards RIT highly.
I entered into a BS/MS program through my undergraduate studies at RIT.
The national ranking for my degree. The facilities and faculty. The networking
possibilities for a future career.
Access services.
Day care accommodations
Close to home. Helpful advisors. Reputation of the school.
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Excellence.
my sponsors chose it for me
Academic excellence and funding posibilities
I needed a lot of undergraduate course bridgework and I wanted to go to an institute that
puts a focus on teaching rather than research.
Because I'd ears good things about the program and it was affordabke
I chose the Saunders program because of the flexibility of an online program, the timing,
the clearly defined syllabus with precise deadlines defined from day 1 in each course, and
my love of RIT as a previous undergrad.
The opportunity to cooperate with one of the prominent specialists in my area of
research.
I am doing a BS/MS program
Best among engineering uni in the country
I knew the professors... it was convenient.
Scholarship
Excellent graduate program.
company partnership in offering Tuition Aid to help pay for schooling.
I chose RIT because of the large and vibrant community that provides more than just an
academic experience.
Deaf accessibility! I don't have to fight to get interpreters. The professors and my
classmates are also understanding of my needs and never made me feel unwelcome.
1) BS/MS program flexibility
2) Solid faculty relationships
3) Access services
Completed undergrad degree at RIT, know the CMS folks.
I chose RIT because of the proximity of great healthcare institutions as well as the quality
and prestige RIT around the region.
Location and reputation.
I am in a BS/MS degree at RIT.
NTID
It's reputation, variety of programs and convenience.
I felt that it had a unique offering that other institutions would not possess due to a
variety of factors.
It's a local school to my home.
BS/MS Program
I know, several people who either are in or have been in the graduate program and they
speak highly of it. Also, the location is very convenient to be able to commute to class
from work and still be close to home.
Location close to home, relatively inexpensive, program/classes are appropriate size, the
field is of my interest, the university is not my particular favorite, but the NTID college I
love.
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I was already an undergraduate here.
I'm an RIT undergrad and it seemed like the best choice.
Because it has the graduate program that I was looking forward to do
I was already a student here
Because RIT provides with very good courses related to my major and also the Lab
facilities, the hardware as well as the software are up to date.
Program, location, scholarships.
availability of scholarship support
RIT was one of the few schools with this program and that offered it fully online. The
cost was comparable to other schools.
Because they offered evening classes for those who work full time.
I was very impressed with how friendly everyone was, as well as helpful when I came for
a tour. Also the faculty that I met were amazing.
The Coop program is among the best.
completed a previous degree at rit. the my advisor and i had already met, and so it made
sense to stay at RIT.
It is close to home and had the exact program I was looking for, no other college had this
program.
Well respected for its Master's program in this industry, focused on development
processes, location
Its quarter system.
N/A
Because it was closer to Ny than my other options.
Because they program that it offered was what I was looking for. Also, it is close to my
family.
My sponsor choosed RIT for me.
Jody Lehr, Associate Director International Outreach, Helped me deiced
School has a good reputation, particularly for being grounded in real-world stuff (as
opposed to theoretical studies); and it just felt right. Financial aid sealed the deal
Because of the many experts working on my field of interest.
I felt that I would benefit not just from its teaching program for the Deaf (MSSE) but also
from its grounding as a technical and science oriented school.
Because as a full-time staff I receive tuition benefits.
I was doing my undergraduate degree here, it was only an additional 10 classes plus a
thesis/project.
As I stated previously, NTID offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the Deaf
Community-- I think it is important to learn/practice sign with other Deaf students. Also,
learning the perspective of the deaf educational experience from Deaf students is very
important.
It provides great access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, and it meets their needs
as well.
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I was here as an undergrad too.
- good rating
- good recommendation from a friend
- scholarship
- availability of achieving MS degree within 1 year
NTID
Graduated from RIT with BA degree
My undergrad was here at RIT.
RIT has this reputation of rigorous academics and excellent placements
Location (proximity)
Reputation
Because of the Deaf community.
I wanted my Masters degree in Education and this was the only one that they offered.
The academic program and professors were the reason why RIT was my top choice. The
program is held in very high regard in my industry.
Only school in the country which had a research group with my specific interests
Nice and clean environment.
Quality of the Professors of the college
Because of the program
Bachelors Degree earning at RIT and location.
Alma mater and I work here
career prepare program
because of the specialization i was looking for
I am from Rochester, and the program seemed very hands-on and challenging.
Quarter System. Unfortunately that's changing.
The Artificial Intelligence Faculty.
Innovation and technology focused
Because of the fact that its curriculum includes hands-on experience from the 1st week of
the 1st quarter.
Scholarship program and it has great renown collage
Went to RIT for undergraduate as well.
Excellent national reputation, but i see little difference in the curriculum than anywhere
else.
I didn't take the GRE and was looking at Master's programs. RIT had the best program
without taking the standardized test.
Good rank and carrier opportunities
I had no choice because transfer from sister college
Great course, major, prospects, reputation, faculty.
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Mainly because of the options for completing the degree as well as the course
requirements and cluster program of the CS department
Because they focus a lot on teaching students what's going on out there in the industry.
convenience, reputation, thought the courses would help my career (based on the titles
and small descriptions in catalog)
Sine RIT has a good curriculum that it follows and get's me in a disciplined environment
before starting my carrier curve.
It's location, reputation and offerings.
I loved being an undergrad here. But despite my graduate experience feeling like
"extended undergrad", I simply am not having a similar positive experience.
Previously enrolled there as well as only choice for the type of concentration offered in
the area.
I wanted to learn things practically
It's an excellent university. I felt identified with RIT from the first day.
The great experience with my undergraduate program convinced me to continue with my
RIT education
My cousin was also a graduate student at RIT. He recommended RIT to me. Also, I like
the weather in Rochester, especially winter.
I was currently attending RIT and could do a combined program.
I completed my undergraduate degree here and already had connections with a lot of the
faculty.
Because it was my undergrad, so it was easier to get into.
It is close and extremely well respected
Did undergrad here
During my undergraduate degree, I completed an associate degree in Tompkins Cortland
Community College, which referred me to RIT as a possibility to complete my bachelor.
I'm an employee
I did my undergrad degree at RIT. I was familiar with the campus, faculty and staff. I
liked the idea of the fast-paced CMS degree and I had been offered a graduate assistant
position.
My scholarship, FULBRIGHT advice RIT and I like the mathematics department at RIT.
Scholarship.
-course curriculum
Financial aid, and the high likelihood of obtaining a job after graduation.
Prior experience
I have a decent scholarship for my program.
I made a research of the offers we had for studying abroad and well, RIT just won the
race for many reasons, ones as simple as location and its natural beauty and other as
complex as its reputation, technologies, Faculty, etc., etc.
The tuition benefit program. I would have taken a higher paying job at UofR if they had
the benefits that RIT does.
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high ranking on the specific major
In US, it was my first choice. I was looking for quarter system and compared to other
universities, I thought it was better in terms of its co-op opportunities and that its
curriculum is market-oriented when compared with University of Rochester which is
more academic oriented.
Reputation and degree program.
Tuition Benefit
I was informed that RIT was the only college with a criminal justice graduate program in
Rochester
Close to home
RIT has great programs, professors and is close to home.
I have friends here.
For my first MS it was a great program (CQAS). For my second program (MBA) it was
about cost and convenience, Switching would have been to difficult and costly.
Resourceful photography program
great microelectronics program
The reputation of both the graduate and undergraduate Industrial Design program. After
speaking with the graduate studies coordinator, I felt as though the work load and
education I would receive from RIT would be the most beneficial to my future career.
RIT has strong Masters curriculum in the field of my choice. The researches in this field
matched my research interests also.
The programs description resonated with my aspirations for graduate studies.
I chose RIT for the college's renowned reputation and for the fact that the faculty have
real world experience. It was also important to me to complete my degree in a timely
manner (one year).
Technology
RIT has a highly regarded reputation for well-educated business students.Having
received my undergraduate degree from RIT I was offered a discount on some of the
application fees and I was already familiar with the campus.
Only school in the country with my degree
Cheaper
Comfort Zone
2 years
It had the perfect program for me
Reputation.
Because the RIT is ranked as one of the best institutes in the country
It has a high successful rate of getting a job after college.
My older brother went through this program and he had nothing but good things to say
about it and the opportunities that he had laid out for him after graduating were neverending. Who could argue with that type of success. Also I graduated with my Bachelors
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degree from here so it was nice to stay in the same environment with the type of support
that you can get from here.
I already had undergraduate experience at RIT and NTID and so was already familiar
with how the school conducted itself with deadlines, student body behaviors, and the
expectations of the faculty towards each other and the students. I also chose to stay at
RIT because they have NTID, which had the best opportunities for my graduate program.
I had chosen RIT because I had really enjoyed my undergraduate experience in the
College of Science. The instructors I had there really helped to develop my love for
Biology and really taught me how to think as an independant/creative person. Because of
that, I decided to get my masters here as well because of the quality of the education and
the caring I had seen in my studies.
I choose RIT because it was the right fit for me. It's learning environment is unique,
along with a the distinct program that allowed me to focus on my interests. I've tried to
narrow down many programs to no avail but RIT provided the CMT program which I am
most proud to be a part of.
program choice and local
I am an RIT employee :)
having more opportunities to find a job
It provided the 4+1 program I am in.
Government sponsored program with RIT as designated centre of expertise for the
program applied to.
I have been in contact with seniors before applying to universities. This made to narrow
down my choices and i feel lucky to receive the admission in such reputed university.
I've heard having RIT on a resume opens up new opportunities
I completed my BS at RIT
I was keen to pursue Masters in Rochester Institute of Technology ( R.I.T ) not only
because it could be the nucleus to accomplish my goals, as ample opportunities exist for
students like me to kick start independent study and become involved in highly active
research programs.
I attended College of Science at RIT for my undergraduate degree.
I work for RIT and have been here for multiple years.
Next to MIT it was one of my top choices.
By default, I chose RIT because I preceptor students from their (Physician Assistant)
program and am granted coursework (2 classes per year) as a "reward".
The reputation and the programs available.
Good university
Because of the flexibility in the course work and the quarter system
I was awarded with a government scholarship
quarter system makes my study easy if i am systamatic . though it is tough i felt it fast
and interesting. it was challenging. so i choose rit.
For the curriculum in the master program i chose.
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Heard good feedback from RIT Alumni
some people said it sucks, but I want to prove it and change it the other way
RIT is a really nice school, and the co-op program is very attractive.
Because of the good references I've had.
My government from my country offers scholarship here
Good coop culture and great department
Good graduate program
This program is what I liked and wanted to devote.
Because I have other friends that already came here and they all gave me good
recomendations.
1. Good reputation on the inter-net.
2. Industry affiliation.
3. I had a friend in Rochester.
because RIT one of the best reputable school in my field which is the Electrical
Engineering . and RIT gives a lot of opportunities and always supporting their students
and alumni to get good jobs .
practical learning environment; good reputation in industry
I liked the program
The choice what make on recommendations, research and RIT's reputation on Software
Engineering.
its a reputed institute and kgcoe is one of the best, and with my previous
credentials(undergrad cgpa ,gre score , toefl score etc) , this is the best college.
Because the university at which I got my bachelor degree at my home-country (UNITEC,
Honduras) has some links with RIT.
Because of its prestige and the educational quality that it provides
Since I have background in computer science and image processing, Imaging sci major
matches my interests best.
Due to the cirriculum
because of the high rating of being a good school and recognized all over united states.
The COurses offered were technically strong.
It is a good school!!!!!!
Because of its quarter basis programs, which will allow me to finish my masters in just a
year.
Quarter system, Scholarship, and good clusters offered.
Unique PhD degree in Imaging Science
RIT has a very recognized research group in my area of interest.
Scholarship
- Scholarship opportunity.
- Great international students College.
Good rating.
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I received a scholarship to study in RIT.
My husband is a Phd student at RIT.
my scholarship program had RIT as one of the schools available for me to choose. after
researching about RIT, i loved what i learned. it is huge, it has a very beautiful campus,
the library drove me crazy, my faculty is awesome, life on campus has lots of things to
offer; restaurants, cafes, barns and noble, etc., etc.
Had another degree from RIT
great environment, great program.
I like the courses offered here for my degree.
program aptly suited for my needs
RIT provides sustainable engineering program.
Its one of the best programs for me. They teach real courses and they provide you with
everything you need. Amazing labs where you can apply some of the new knowledge you
just learned. Also their ranking was out-standing.
Because the Computer Science program of RIT is reputed.
Great CS Grad program.
Excellent Campus and facilities.
Good diversity of students and teachers.
Excellent Career Services.
The Quarter System
The only negative being that the fees in a little on the higher side as compared to other
colleges.
Rock Climbing Club/ team
BS/MS program
I work here and its free. I also did my undergrad here and know I'm getting a solid
education.
I had a friend who graduated from RIT, and had good reviews from him.
I am in a Dual Degree program where I complete my Bachelor and Masters Degree at the
same time.
I liked the idea of the quarter system, I chose the HSA program, and I was offered the
PREP grant.
Received my undergrad from here
ISE at RIT offered courses which were just the courses I needed to study. Over and above
the hands-on experience at the Toyota Production Systems Lab would definitely add to
the theories studied in the class. After having worked as an industrial engineer, I was
looking forward for a program, whose focus was not theory intensive but relied on
experiential learning as well.
I had completed my undergrad there, and knew that the faculty were the best I would find
anywhere and would help me realize and reach my goals.
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Because they had a 1 year program of the graduate program that I chose
Online capability, no GRE requirement
It is famous and well-reputated
RIT was one of my top contenders.
I chose it for its connections to industry & interdisciplinary course offerings, as well as
proximity to U of R, where my fiancee is studying, and the generous aid package.
As an employee - it made sense.
Strong program, located in Rocehester.
It is free for employees!
Went to RIT for undergrad. Did 4+1 program.
Students already graduated gave a good response about the Corporate Finance program.
Many college focus on quantitative aspect of finance, but I did not come across graduate
level course with more of business and economics aspects, which I had particular
interests in. Also I read many good reviews online about RIT and so applied for it.
I was already hear for my undergraduate degree, so it was more of convenience.
RIT is one of the best college that give my graduate program.
The ability to interact with other technically-focused business professionals (engineers,
designers, etc.) rather than "finance folks" and the lack of the GMAT requirements.
location
Went here for undergrad and RIT has the 4+1 program
I was already here.
The excellent faculty team in the program and the program helps in developing our core
skills and also be up-to-date with the evolving discipline.
Known for research opportunities, classes taught in ASL, exposure to Deaf
culture/community
Completing my degree in a year.
Good collegue and offer for a scholarship program.
I wanted to attend RIT for my undergraduate studies but did not receive enough financial
and scholarly aid to be able to attend for four years.
As an employee, it made the most sense to school at the place where I was working.
I choose RIT, because of several reasons. It had one of the best if not the best
illustration/visual arts programs upon visiting colleges and it had so many wonderful
opportunities on campus, that I couldn't simply pass up. A variety of eatery places,
programs, extra curricular opportunities, it is simply amazing. Professional but truly
caring down to earth professors, challenging yet appropriate levels of workload and
preparing you for a professional environment are all why I came to, and have been proud
to be a part of RIT.
The MSSE program at NTID is one of a kind.
For its toughness of courses and co-op program
The coursework here suited what i wanted to do.
BS/MS Program.
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post-study placement and career-oriented
I was already working on my undergrad degree here so it was very easy to switch to the
BS/MS program
Already doing BS, changed to BS/MS program.
dual BS/MS
RIT is reputed institute with relevent and good program structure. Its geographic location
also help to explore lot of opportunities.
I love it and it has a good faculities and prepare students very well for their job
RIT has one of the best Networking program in the coutry.
Undergrad degree here.
It was different then all the other programs I looked into.
RIT came highly recommended.
I went here for my undergraduate degree and enjoyed the experience I had. Also RIT's
Multidisciplinary program was rather unique.
I completed my undergraduate degree at RIT, and began working here thereafter. I felt
that my program would fulfill my needs at this current time, and I was able to enroll
without standardized testing. I plan to pursue my MBA in the future at another university.
RIT had the graduate program as an accelerated BS/MS degree program. I was already
going to finish the BS in 3 1/2 years instead of the 5 years it normally requires, so I went
ahead and applied for the MS degree as well. It was a very easy process; was accepted
into a graduate program when I was still just 19 years old and a sophomore in college.
That's why I chose to continue my education at RIT instead of another college. Also RIT
was sufficiently prestigious enough that I was comfortable pursuing both degrees at RIT
instead of trying to distinguish my graduate education at a "more" prestigious college like
several of my peers did.
Because RIT has a great reputation, is technical, and had a completely online degree
program in EH&S Management.
scholarship
I was already here (BS/MS)
Employer tuition assistance
Proximity to home.
RIT has a reputation for high standards in Communications, and I learned that the degree
is heavy on research, which I like.
Scholarship opportunity
RIT has one of the best infrastructures in US. Also, its a very good school for Computer
Science, both, in terms of knowledge and jobs.
RIT's good name in Software Industry
It is a great program and also allowed me to work full time while attending school
Because RIT's technology degrees are respectable.
I wasn't the one who made the choice. My sponsor did
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I thought there would be a lot of girls here. Boy did my research skills suck back then. In
hindsight I should have gone for Art History at Brockport.
I was already attending RIT as an undergraduate so applied for the for the BS/MS
program. I choose RIT because I liked the faculty and students as well as the course
selection.
Because of a scholarship promoted by my country's government
I'm also an undergraduate in the BS/MS program
BS/MS
Exceptional experience in undergrad and because of quarter system.
It looks good.
is a good school.it is well known.
because of its reputation and the package of courses that is provided in my (telecom) grad
program.
4 + 1 program.
One of the Best University
I liked the BS/MS option
Because of the accrediting of the IFMA foundation and the online program made it
possible for me without having to travel at length to do so. Having the RIT name on my
diploma was huge for me also.
Location
After undergrad, I started working at RIT full time and I wanted to use the tuition waiver
for the grad degree.
I graduated with an undergrad degree from RIT and felt that it was a good choice for a
M.S.
Only school in the region that had the program
RIT is outstanding in package realm.
I am a full-time staff member here, and wish to take advantage of RIT's generous tuition
benefits.
I fell in love with RIT, its unique Quarter System structure and all it had to offer, back as
an undergraduate. It made sense to continue my education at RIT.
Program versatility.
Proximity to where I work and live.
Because of my employer, I was aware of the long standing partnership between the two
and was aware to some degree of RIT's leadership in things like graphic arts technology.
It therefore seemed like a logical place to investigate, and I found exactly what I was
looking for here.
RIT not only has good laboratory technologies that are helpful in conducting research but
also RIT has support for deaf/hard-of-hearing students like me. To be in an environment
that combines both oral and sign language communications was a comfortable
environment for me.
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I earned my BS degree in 2003, and have been working a mix of seasonal and contract
jobs, from New England to South Florida, since. I had though about graduate school, but
had not seriously pursued it, until I had the opportunity to meet my future advisor, at a
non-RIT related event. After talking, the timing, location, and project all seemed right,
and I decided to take this next step.
Unique and interesting major department.
IFMA accredited program and being online.
I always thought it to be prestigious. The price to attend certainly makes it seem
prestigious. I liked how close it was to home.
Local resident of Rochester.
I work here and I earned my undergrad degree here at RIT
BS/MS Program
I chose RIT for my undergraduate and was accepted into their BS/MS program which
moved me into the graduate program in a smooth transition.
I had heard great reviews.
MS Applied Statistics Program design is very exceptional and met my requirements
better than all other school programs. My only disapointment is that RIT offers the
program as a terminal degree while I was interested to do also a PhD in Applied Statistics
if the school offered one. That is a major shortcoming of the program as it does not
provided a path to move further to a PhD program to those students that would like to
move further in this field at RIT.
I read articles about RIT providing more education value for the dollar and that it was
recognized for its distance learning program.
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18. If RIT was not your first choice, what institution was your first choice and
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TAMU. Because they help in terms of career services.
yale, risd
University of Pennsylvania because it is an Ivy League school and has a very strong
reputation. Also, I have a couple of friends who went there.
I might be inclined to attend MIT because it has an equally strong industry connection,
but has a greater name in academic publishing / scholarship.
University of Scranton was my top choice because I felt that their program was more
suited to what I had enjoyed at my undergraduate institution including small class sizes,
being farther away from home, and having networks that would help me with job
placement in areas outside of Rochester. However, I did feel the need to broaden my
academic perspective and that is why I chose RIT.
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Ohio State University--closer to home.
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Simply put, the Ranking! RIT is a good school but it really needs to put more efforts into
getting a higher ranking. Also, please understand that international students care mostly
for the following websites:
1. http://www.topuniversities.com/
2. http://www.usnews.com/education
When I say ranking I am talking about the graduate ranking and not the undergrad.
University of Southern California because it is ranked higher than RIT and their masters
program matched my goals more closely.
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George Mason university , because it had more options, it has a semester system, lot of
opportunities, good seniors who can guide
I didn't apply to any others, I wish I did.
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Clemson University in South Carolina. Weather conditions, diversity of students, core
courses were the main reasons for me to opt for that institution.
RIT was amongst my top 3 choices and for me was the most likely that I would get in
here. My first choice was RISD only for the fact that the graphic design program there is
currently ranked top in the country.
Actually i can't remember what institution was my first choice. But I am sure it was not
RIT.(sorry) Because RIT doesn't have a firm rating in USA. Although I knew RIT have a
good reputation among the design institutions, we cant find any comprehensive rating
among USA institutions. This is a real question for RIT's reputation.
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I tried Many other Universities before some I got accepted in others not and most of them
where not in the united states but When my work gave the scholarship is the time I had
gotten the acceptance from RIT so I came here.
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My first choice was Texas A&M where I was enrolled for 3 semesters. However, their
program was too theoretical and the applied course you offer is much more relevant to
what I want to accomplish.
ICP, because of it's location in NYC, it's recognition in the world of photography, and the
interesting faculty it attracts and students it produces
University of southern california. The course structure is very good and there are many
options to design my graduate pogram
Boston University.
Did not know it existed until I came and talked to a faculty member in the program.
University of Florida
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North Carolina State university. Because it is a huge department with good number of
faculty. The outstanding PhD program allows to interact with student who are actually
doing great research.
University of Michigan
famous for engineering education
MIT and Regis University
Penn State was my first choice because I went ere for undergrad and I loved it there.
NCSU for the reputation it has for the Industrial Engineering course
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School of Visual Arts
Because of the higher rank and they also make you more ready for jobs.
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Perdue University, because of its ranking and curriculum.
University of Maine - Nationally recognized Composite Materials design, manufacturing
and testing facility. For example, they just acquired a $93 million grant to put an addition
on the facility to static and fatigue test offshore wind turbine blades up to 300ft long.
I honestly did not have a first choice. I wanted to see where I would get accepted and
choose from there.
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I did not apply to graduate schools. I am in the BS/MS program, and naturally
transitioned into the latter 30% of my degree.
Many of these questions have been fairly irrelevant, as I came to RIT as an undergraduate
student, not as a graduate.
University of Colorado, Boulder.
It has the best facilities for my field.
RIT was not my first choice because RIT doesnot have a ranking for some of its graduate
programs because it doesnot have a PHD.
San diego, Rochester is too cold and small
Boston University.
Better programs involving business and technical aspects.
Broader course spectrum.
Better location.
My first institution was Oklahoma State University.
Because, my sponsor thought it was the only university that had the particular program
that I was looking for.
RISD, OSU and UIUC, I compared program schedule, RIT's ID program is like an
undergraduate program.
Carnegie Mellon, their Materials Science program is excellent.
Simon school of business ( university of Rochester). I believe the reason was that the
school provides a better overall exposure towards real world business scenario. Pedagogy
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is more focus and intensive there and there are commendable opportunities to connect
with alumnus and Professionals from my respective field.
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Virginia Commonwealth University - because the Visual Communications Design
program was ranked 4th in the USA.
University of Maryland - College Park, I wanted to get a physics Ph.D. and do fusion
research
I applied for other schools before there's a business program between my undergrad
college and RIT.
University of Chicago
University of Oregon was my first choice because of their faculty and facilities. (studio
space, access to equipment other that photographic, etc.)
Duke University new MFA in Documentary Studies proved to be much too expensive
and being that it was new it felt like a risk. I came here instead because my mother's
tenure gave me a discount. I am still uncertain at the end of this program (maybe it's the
nature of the beast) , how much of an investment an MFA can be in the current climate.
The Art Institute of Chicago; its reputation, ranking, and post-graduate connections seem
to surpass RIT's.
CMU, USC, UIC, SUNY-Buffalo.
My first choice was CORNELL because I wanted to do a degree in Supply Chain and
Logistics, and they are on the top list of universities offering that program.
As they could not sponsored me the tuition in a 100%, I started looking for options. RIT
was on the top of my list, and I knew, for past experience, that I could get a full
scholarship here. And so I did.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, before I applied, I never heard of RIT.
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Drexel University, more of a familiar name than RIT.
California Institute of Technology
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University of Buffalo was going to be my first choice because I had contacted a professor
there that was doing research in a field that I was really interested in. However, in order
to be funded, I would have had to apply to the medical school of Anatomical Sciences
PhD program - which I thought was too narrow of a focus.
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I wanted to go to Hawaii or Colorado mainly because of location, but I'm very glad I
landed here.
RISD, due to the popularity and established list of successful alumni whom graduate. The
city was also a huge draw and it's proximity to other major metropolitan locations. We
need some growth in Rochester, if RIT plans to continue to get a high caliber of student.
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Mississippi State was my first choice in Project Management, but they required a GMAT.
I was working in Facility Management and didn't know that a FM graduate program
existed until I received an invitation to apply for RIT's EMBA program.
RIT provided an AACSB accredited program in my current field and waived the GMAT
requirement, and granted a 30% merit scholarship. I had given up on the idea of a
graduate degree, because I am not a strong math student.
CalTech
Better faculty, equally strong co-op program, enough time to become really proficient at
the courses you have taken.
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I am a Fulbright scholar and I do not get to choose universities. IIE is doing it for us
instead. However, I have been very much satisfied from RIT so far.
RIT was my first choice.
Institutes which was located in a big city, or with a higher ranking in my field.
University of Colorado at Boulder and University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. The first
is a better ranked school, it has the Power Electronics focus that I wanted and I had a
previous experience watching online classes, I liked their style of teaching; but their
admissions deadlines are very uncomfortable, RIT is better in that. Mayaguez was my
second option because of the language and not having to take the TOEFL or GRE; makes
it better to have less paperwork.
SUNY Buffalo because it is less expensive tuition rates, has a brand name, and could
have helped me get into a PhD for a Computer Science program.
RIT was not my first choice because it did not offer the graduate degree program that I
was initially interested in pursuing. However, now that I am at RIT, I am glad that I
decided to change majors for my graduate degree. The institution that I initially wanted to
attend was Nazareth College for their graduate program in Social Work.
I had only recently moved to Rochester, and since I had decided to stay, I wanted to
attend a local college/university. But the university/college I attended had to be
accessible ( I had no reliable transportation at the time), and it also had to offer a program
I was interested in pursuing. As well as affording me the opportunity to start as soon as
possible. RIT was the best fit.
University of South Carolina
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Originally I wanted to go to Roswell/University at Buffalo because it was closer to home.
Unfortunately, they lost my application 3 times and didnt wind up accepting me until
August, so by then I had already committed to RIT.
NYU
UFL
MTU
They had more course offerings. But did not provide enough financial support or did not
encourage RA/TA.
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UCR . Semester system and better ranking.
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I hadn't heard of RIT before. A few comments from others, but when I came here, I saw
RIT has a lot of potentials of growing fast. My first choice as a M.Sc. degree was offered
in Purdue University.
KTH - Royal University of Sweden.
My first choice was North Carolina State University. This was due to the abundant
employment opportunities, strong rankings and esteemed Industrial Engineering
department faculty present there.
Also,
NYU poly because of better job opportunities it provides as campus placements.
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Linkoping University, Sweden was my 1st choice. They offered full scholarship.
Virgina Tech, Top ranked program. Strong reputation with industries, brand recognition.
U of Washington, Seattle
My first choice was North Carolina State University, as their courses work for Computer
engineering is industry oriented and designed very neatly. Plenty job opportunities along
with good research facilities and funds.
USC, west coast, many companies there already,less struggle for jobs.
University of Rochester has a greater funded and more well-developed chemistry
program. Instrumentation and stockroom resources are outstanding. Very researchoriented.
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Maryland University due to proximity. But they're program is not similar. I am very
pleased with my choice.
pratte, because it is famous
SUNY, because the tuition is less.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- Their program is widely acclaimed in Applied
Mathematics.
University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin. Because it is local for me and I could
attend in person on weekends.
The institute that's provide me intensive knowledge in this course because Material
Science is purely research based program......
Georgia Tech University for Information Security.
Stanford University. They had a program that more lined up with my interests.
My first choice was Boston University. I chose Boston University because its one of the
top universities in the US and the world. In addition, it has an extremely diverse student
body and faculty members.
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Purdue University
RIT was my first choice.
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North carolina state university. It's a state university and ranks among top 20 in EE
department in USA.
Notre Dame: they actually had a research program that I wanted to pursue.
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San Jose State university was my first choice for economical reasons.
CMU: Well known academic program and training in robotics, including excellent
student levels. On a positive side, while RIT is not as well known, the students are
fantastic!
University of Missouri
It was honestly a tie between here and Auburn University. That was my first choice
because I was already down south and that was the first school I saw that had software
engineering as a major. That and I knew people who went there as well.
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My first choice was UTD (University of Texas, Dallas) , and ASU (Arizona State
University) as these universities are more reputed than RIT for my major which is
masters in Electrical Engineering with VLSI as the focus area. Also, they have a better
ranking and a lesser fee structure.
WPI
SUNY Buffalo, since it is cheap and good research
SUNY Buffalo, since it is cheap and good research
SAIC, their dynamic and environment for interdisciplinary study; Career development
network.
Well known reputation
Story-centered learning
Good curriculum
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University at Buffalo was my first choice because the tuition is much more affordable,
most of their faculty are actively researching and publishing, their program is ranked very
high, and I feel that their reputation as a leader in research would have provided me many
opportunities in the future as well as prepared me to be an ideal candidate for PhD
programs in the future.
University of Rochester
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University of Michigan. Since it is on of the IVY league colleges and also it has a very
well organised, structural and recognised robotics program and development.
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Canisius college because they have students in deaf classrooms all through the program,
not just for student teaching
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I would have chosen Gallaudet as a backup because of the deaf culture there.
Artcenter in California was my first choice. They have nice lab, many engineers for
designers and the project quality is good. However, I change my mind because they have
too many Asians.
It was the only program I got in to- my safety school; all others were doctoral programs.
SJSU (San Jose State University) since it's cheap.
Carnegie Mellon for its rich history in Software Engineering via the SEI
Georgia Institute of Technology
Colorado, cause it has better program for telecom
RISD was my first choice due to its intense focus on creating designers who would be
social agents for change rather than the one-dimensional pursuit of developing product
designers.
SAIC
My first choice was The Art Institute of Chicago, because I wanted to stay in Chicago
which is where I did my undergrad. RIT was my second choice.
SUNY Stony Brook. For a better ranking and low tuition cost.
Corcoran College of Art & Design: Interdisciplinary Book & Paper Arts. I wanted to
make books.
For the first choice I would choose Carnegie Mellon university, Because it offers several
courses that I am interested and provides flexibility in choosing courses across various
disciplines like Design, Arts, Engineering.
My first choice was Concordia University. I got admission in three year MBA Investment
Management (affiliated with CFA program). As I was looking to sit for CFA, this was the
best program for me.
My first choice was Arizona state university. RIT becomes a bit problematic in my field
as there is no PHD offered in my area.
RISD was my first choice because I appreciate the work that comes out of the program; it
focuses on social change and emerging technologies. I also like how they have visiting
and distinguished working professionals teaching design. In my opinion, the professors
who have had recent connection with the working world seem to offer the most relevant
lessons, lectures, and design practices.
UCLA because of rankings
MIP in Italy.
I applied for game design in USC and RIT was my second choice.
RIT is great!
My first choice was Jackson State. It was closer to my residence at the time and
scholarships were available.
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I would've chosen University of Florida because of my alma mater and its reputation.
Gallaudet University. Back-up...Deaf college.
-RIT was my first choice
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MIT and Worcester Poly.
Olin School, Washu. Good placement records.
RIT was my second choice. Boston College was my first choice. I wanted to do masters
in Investment Management, and Boston College had such program.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Southern California
U Penn, much more renowned University. But the choice of RIT was a very good one.
My first choice was something that gave me more choices and opportunities to delve into
the depths of advanced topics into my field. I would say University of Southern
California and North Eastern University and Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute.
We cannot find information on US new, every think this school doesn't have a good
reputation in my country
First Choice
Columbia University: firstly, because of its reputation in its excellent practice, teaching
and students. secondly, the NYC in itself a place you can learn and interact with so many
people.
NYU: for the same reason as Columbia
San Jose State University. Because it is cheap.
Texas A&M university was my first choice. Because they have more courses in my
interese field.
Glad, I didnot get admit elsewhere, for Phd I only applied to CIS
Baylor University
USC because they provide more intense in depth knowledge and the research is more
encouraged there.
Syracuse or University of southern california, because they have better rankings.
Rhode Island school of design was the 1st choice of school as it is well reputed and also
ranked as one of the top institutions. A lot of good alumni in the design field were from
that college.
Drexel University,beacuse that also followed the quarter system with similar course
content.
University of Southern California. Because my cousin studied at the college and
recommended it to me.
I never thought about it. Because I had an admit from RIT.
San Diego State University. I was living in San Diego.
George Washington University. I believe it was more reputable than RIT.
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Carnegie Mellon University as they have their own famous SE lab
University of Southern California.
It has a very good coursework, I already had some of my friends studying there and the
weather is pretty good too.
University of Michigan, because I am currently very interested in technologies that lean
toward alternatives energies for vehicles, and they are deep in this area. RIT is not behind
though.
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University of Southern California was my first choice because the courses it offered were
closer to my plans.
Cornell. because the rank.
I don't know.
Northeastern University as its located in a city.
University of colorado at Denver
RPI, because I don't know RIT's imaging science program is so strong at that time. Now
I'm pretty satisfied with my choice.
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Depaul University
North Eastern University because ISE program have many courses related to
manufacturing
Not Applicable... As a Fulbright scholar, I did not make the final decision regarding
selection of institution. This was done by my sponsor.
University of Southern California, better program.
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Pratt (in NY)
because the school is famous for design.
And I recently just went there to visit friends, their shop is better than ours, although their
student working space is much smaller than ours, but they have good wood shop, so they
can make high quality furniture for their project.
The cost to get my graduate degree was significantly lower than other schools.
University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning - It is a well
established and highly coveted architecture graduate program.
My first choice was Purdue University and that was because of its high rank from
rankings that were available through various sources. RIT, although very good,
surprisingly does not appear in most of these rankings.
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Stuart School of Business which is more renowned fo my course of masters in finance
simon. due to the ranking and reputation.
Pepperdine because of its reputation in business and its location. But it doesn't provide
generous scholarship.
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because its ranking is low for engineering research
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Medical College of Georgia, close to home
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I also applied to Colorado State, mostly because I wanted to move to Colorado, but the
differences in the programs led me to RIT.
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Oregon. They seemed to offer a on-hands approach with real world experience.
San Jose State University.
I did look at other institutions, and quickly learned that they did not compare to RITs
program.
Miami Ad School and SVA (School of Visual Arts, New York, NY). Are considered one
of the best institutions in my field of study.
Johns Hopkins University as I had visited the school and I felt very comfortable.
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My first choice was North Eastern University for the best placement for students in
masters and since it followed semester pattern.
Michigan State because of their Packaging program
My first choice was MSU, because MSU's school of packaging is the oldest in the world
I would not pursue a degree anywhere but RIT.
University of California Berkeley for the fantastic weather and academic tradation.
University of southern california because west coast offers more software jobs
I have 20 years of experience and School of Professionsl Studies gave me an opportunity
to mix and match my courses to create a program and also, I can purpue it at my own
pace.
I got a scholarship
University at Buffalo.
Lower tuition and closer to hometown.
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RIT was my second choice though.
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