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Framingham ~ State University

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH August 2013

ALUMNI SURVEY 2009-2010

The 2009-2010 Alumni Survey was sent, via postal mail in April of 2013 to a total of 725 Framingham State University graduates that completed their degree in the 2009-2010 academic year. The Office of Institutional Research received 109 completed surveys, 63 surveys were returned by the post office as undeliverable. All the respondents that self-identified were entered into a drawing to win 1 of 3 $100 MasterCard gift cards. The three prizes have been sent to the winners.

Executive Summary

Was your program of study what you first enrolled in at FSU?

67.6% said "Yes"

What was your classification upon entering FSU?

69.7% said "First-Time Student"

What factors had the most significant influence on your decision to attend FSU?

88.0% said "FSU's affordability" 59.3% said "The degree programs offered" 53.7% said "The size of the school"

Level of agreement concerning whether FSU lived up to your expectations?

A majority of respondents indicated agreement or strong agreement that FSU had lived up to its expectations (Please see page 8).

While enrolled at FSU, would you have considered yourself "actively involved" outside the classroom?

59.8% said "Somewhat" or "Yes"

Which activities would you regard as the most important aspects of your undergraduate experience?

61.3% said "Clubs/Organizations/Student Government” 40.0% said “Honor Society/Societies”

Did you complete an internship/practicum while enrolled at FSU?

38.5% said "Yes"

Did the internship help you network employment after graduation?

75.0% of respondents who completed an internship/practicum said “Somewhat” or "Yes"

Have you enrolled in a degree program since graduating from FSU?

46.0% said "Yes"

What is the name of the institution you are attending?

24.5% are attending Framingham State University

Are you currently working for pay right now?

96.3% said they are employed

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What type of organization is your primary employment?

51.9% said “Private for-profit” 18.3% said “Elementary or secondary education”

Location of employment? 94.2% said "Massachusetts"

What is your approximate annual salary?

15.8% said "$40,000-44,999" 14.9% said "$45,000-$49,999" 11.9% said "Below $20,000" 11.9% said "$30,000-$34,999"

How long have you been employed by your current employer?

71.2% said "More than 12 months"

Have you obtained a position of leadership? 36.3% said "Yes"

Is your current position related to your field of study?

75.2% said their job is related to their major

How much did FSU contribute to the knowledge and skills required at that position?

75.0% said FSU contributed either significantly or moderately

Skills

Indicate the degree to which FSU contributed to your knowledge/skills/abilities in… Did not

contribute at all Slightly

Contributed Somewhat

Contributed Greatly

Contributed N/A

5.8% 13.9% 32.0% 44.0% 4.3%

Indicate how important each ability has been in your career so far… Not important

at all Fairly

Important Quite

Important Very

Important N/A

7.1% 12.7% 22.9% 51.6% 5.7%


Majors and Concentrations


Primary Major(s) and Concentration(s) Minor(s) Count Percent

Art Teaching (UARE) Visual Art 5-12 (SEA) 1 0.9%

Studio Arts (UARG) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Illustration (UARL) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Accounting (UBAA) 2 1.8%

Business Administration (UBAG) 9 8.3%

Business Administration (UBAG) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Business Administration (UBAG) Honors Program (UHNR)

1 0.9%

Marketing (UBAK) Spanish (SPA) 1 0.9%

Management (UBAT) Biology (BIO) 1 0.9%

Pre-Professional Program (UBIP) Honors Program (UHNR)

1 0.9%

Pre-Professional Program (UBIP) 2 1.8%

Wildlife and Environmental Biology (UBIW) 2 1.8%

Biochemistry (UCHB) Biology (BIO) 1 0.9%

Biochemistry (UCHB) Mathematics (MAT) 1 0.9%

Chemistry (UCHG) Business Administration (BAD) 1 0.9%

Corporate Communications (UCMC) Sociology (SOC) 1 0.9%

Corporate Communications (UCMC) Business Administration (BAD) 1 0.9%

Communications Studies (UCMG) 4 3.7%

Communications Studies (UCMG) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Speech and Performance (UCMS) 1 0.9%

Computer Science Studies (UCSG) 1 0.9%

Early Childhood Education (UECC) Language Arts (UIDE)

2 1.8%

Elementary Education (UELC) Spanish (UMOS)

1 0.9%

Elementary Education (UELC) Language Arts (UIDE)

3 2.8%

Elementary Education (UELC) Educational Psychology (UPSE)

1 0.9%

Elementary Education (UELC) Language Arts (UIDE)

Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Film Studies (UENF) 1 0.9%

English (UENG) 2 1.8%

Journalism (UENJ) Communications Studies (UCMG)

Journalism (JOU) 1 0.9%

English Teaching (UENT) English 8-12 (SEE) 1 0.9%

Economics (UEOG) 1 0.9%

Apparel Design (UFDA) 1 0.9%

Merchandising (UFDM) Business Administration (BAD) 2 1.8%

Merchandising (UFDM) Studio Art (ART) 1 0.9%

Merchandising (UFDM) 2 1.8%

Nutrition and Dietetics (UFND) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Nutrition and Dietetics (UFND) 2 1.8%

Coordinated Program in Dietetics (UFNP) 1 0.9%

Coordinated Program in Dietetics (UFNP) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Coordinated Program in Dietetics (UFNP) Business Administration (BAD) 1 0.9%

Applied Nutrition (UFNU) Sociology (SOC) 1 0.9%

Applied Nutrition (UFNU) Honors Program (UHNR)

Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

Food Science and Technology (UFST) 1 0.9%

Environmental Studies (UGYE) 1 0.9%

Urban and Regional Planning (UGYP) Political Science (POL) 1 0.9%

American History (UHIA) 1 0.9%

American History (UHIA) English (ENG) 1 0.9%

American History (UHIA) History 8-12 (SHE) 1 0.9%

American History (UHIA) Museum Studies (MST) 1 0.9%

American History (UHIA) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

European History (UHIE) 1 0.9%

Business and Information Technology (UITB) 2 1.8%

Liberal Studies (ULIB) 3 2.8%

Mathematics Education (UMAE) Elementary Education (UELC)

1 0.9%

General Mathematics Studies (UMAG) Music (MUS) 1 0.9%

General Mathematics Studies (UMAG) Business Administration (BAD) 1 0.9%

Nursing (UNUR) 1 0.9%

Work and Applied Psychology (UPSA) Business Administration (BAD) 1 0.9%

Developmental Psychology (UPSD) Sociology (SOC) 3 2.8%

Developmental Psychology (UPSD) Early Childhood Education (UECC)

1 0.9%

Developmental Psychology (UPSD) 1 0.9%

General Psychology Studies (UPSG) 5 4.6%

General Psychology Studies (UPSG) English (ENG) 1 0.9%

General Psychology Studies (UPSG) Neuroscience (NEU) 1 0.9%

General Psychology Studies (UPSG) Early Childhood Education (UECC)

1 0.9%

General Psychology Studies (UPSG) Sociology (SOC) 1 0.9%

Psychology/Human Services (UPSH) Sociology (SOC) 2 1.8%

Psychology/Human Services (UPSH) English (ENG) 1 0.9%

Psychology/Human Services (UPSH) 2 1.8%

Sociology/Deviance and Social Control (USOD) 1 0.9%

General Sociology Studies (USOG) 4 3.7%

General Sociology Studies (USOG) Psychology (PSY) 1 0.9%

General Sociology Studies (USOG) Spanish (SPA) 1 0.9%

Sociology/Human Services (USOS) 1 0.9%

Grand Total 109 100.0%


Enrollment

Was the above program what you first enrolled in at FSU? Count Percent

Yes 73 67.6%

No 35 32.4%


If no, what was the program you first enrolled in? Count Percent

Biology 2 5.9%

Business Administration 3 8.8%

Chemistry 1 2.9%

Early Childhood Education 3 8.8%

Economics 1 2.9%

Education 1 2.9%

Elementary Education 3 8.8%

Fashion Design 1 2.9%

Fashion Merchandising 1 2.9%

Government 1 2.9%

History 2 5.9%

Mathematics 2 5.9%

Nutrition 1 2.9%

Psychology 1 2.9%

Sociology 2 5.9%

Undeclared 9 26.5%


What was your classification upon entering FSU? Count Percent

First-Time Student (entered FSU as a freshman) 76 69.7%

Transfer Student (transferred to FSU from another institution) 33 30.3%



What factors had the most significant influence on your decision to attend FSU? Count Percent

My family wanted me to attend 15 13.9%

My parent(s) is(are) an alumnus/alumna (alumni) 5 4.6%

A high school teacher/counselor recommended it 15 13.9%

The academic reputation of FSU 27 25.0%

FSU’s proximity to Boston 30 27.8%

FSU’s graduates obtain good jobs 7 6.5%

FSU’s affordability 95 88.0%

The degree programs offered 64 59.3%

My friend(s) was/were attending 19 17.6%

The size of the school 58 53.7%

The small class size 56 51.9%

Other (please explain) 27 25.0%


Other, (please explain)

Athletics

Beautiful Campus

Campus

Close to home

Close to where I worked

Community

Convenient for Commuting

Distance to home, reputation of commuters.

FSU's proximity to my hometown

Good school for teaching

Had the type of nutrition program I was looking for at the time.

I loved the campus

I really liked the beautiful campus.

It is a state school. My MCAS scholarship could only be used at a state school. I wanted to commute. FSU was close to home.

Local school for me.

My brother attended

My cousin attended ( )

My first grade teacher is alum.

My sister-in-law loved attending and dorming for freshman year

My wife attended

Only near-by college with the coordinated program in dietetics.

Proximity to home (commute)

Proximity to my parents and shopping

Recruited for Softball

Scholarship offering

The school had a distinct campus as opposed to city schools merging with public streets, and businesses.

Tsongas Scholarship


Meeting Expectations

Indicate your level of agreement concerning whether FSU lived up to your expectations in the following areas:

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Agree Count

The academic reputation of FSU

0.9% (1) 0.9% (1) 12.0% (13) 53.7% (58) 32.4% (35) 108

FSU’s graduates obtain good jobs

2.8% (3) 11.1% (12) 34.3% (37) 37.0% (40) 14.8% (16) 108

The small class size 0.9% (1) 1.9% (2) 6.5% (7) 37.0% (40) 53.7% (58) 108 The academic rigor of your program

0.9% (1) 2.8% (3) 13.0% (14) 44.4% (48) 38.9% (42) 108

The personal attention you received

0.9% (1) 3.7% (4) 6.5% (7) 40.7% (44) 48.1% (52) 108

The faculty/staff cared about your success

0.9% (1) 0.9% (1) 11.1% (12) 36.1% (39) 50.9% (55) 108

Involvement

While enrolled at FSU would you have considered yourself an “actively involved student outside of the classroom? Count Percent

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Yes 28 26.2%

Somewhat 36 33.6%

No 43 40.2%


What activities did you regard as important aspects of your undergraduate experience? Count Percent

Clubs/Organizations/Student Government 49 61.3%

Study/Work Abroad 15 18.8%

Leadership Experience(s) 18 22.5%

Community Service 13 16.3%

Intercollegiate Athletics 16 20.0%

On-campus job 29 36.3%

Honor Society/Societies 32 40.0%

Other (please specify) 9 11.3%



Other, please specify:

Being able to hold a part-time job while attending.

Black and Gold Orientation Leader

Gym Classes

Intramural Sports

Off Campus Job, internship

RA

The Gatepost; internships

Time in art studios outside class

Worked part-time at local CVS

Internships and Practicums

Did you complete an internship or practicum while enrolled at FSU? Count Percent

Yes 42 38.5%

No 67 61.5%



Did this internship help you network employment? Count Percent

Yes 18 45.0%

Somewhat 12 30.0%

No 10 25.0%


Continuing Education

Have you enrolled in a degree program since graduating from FSU? Count Percent

Yes 50 45.9%

No 59 54.1%


Which type of degree program? Count Percent

Certificate 8 16.3%

Second Bachelor’s Degree 1 2.0%

Master’s Degree 36 73.5%

Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, Etc.) 2 4.1%

Professional (Law and Medicine) 0 0.0%

Other (please specify) 2 4.1%


Other (please specify):

Associates Degree

Associates Degree in Accounting



What is the college or university you are attending and the degree program that you are enrolled in? Count Percent

American Brewers Guild 1 2.0%

Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering Degree/Certificate 1 2.0%

American Career Institute 1 2.0%

American International College 2 4.1%

Early Childhood Education 1 2.0%

Special Education 1 2.0%

Assumption College 2 4.1%

MA Counseling Psychology 1 2.0%

Boston University 2 4.1%

Advertising 1 2.0%

Public Relations 1 2.0%

Bridgewater State University 2 4.1%

Master's in Social Work 1 2.0%

MSW 1 2.0%

Cambridge College 1 2.0%

Special Education Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 1 2.0%

Concordia University 1 2.0%

MEd Curriculum and Instruction 1 2.0%

Fitchburg State University 1 2.0%

Moderate Disabilities Pre-K - 8 1 2.0%

Framingham State University 12 24.5%

Education - Literacy and Language 1 2.0%

History/Education 1 2.0%

MEd Literacy and Language 1 2.0%

Master’s in Public Administration 1 2.0%

MBA 2 4.1%

MEd Curriculum and Technology 1 2.0%

MEd in English 1 2.0%

PBTL Certificate 1 2.0%

Public Administration 1 2.0%

STEM 1 2.0%

Harvard University Extension School 1 2.0%

Information Technology 1 2.0%

Johns Hopkins University 1 2.0%

Johnson and Wales University 1 2.0%

Baking and Pastry Arts 1 2.0%

Labare College 1 2.0%

Nursing 1 2.0%

Lesley University 1 2.0%

M.E.D. 1 2.0%

Mass Bay Community College 2 4.1%

Preschool Teacher 1 2.0%

Surgical Technology 1 2.0%

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 1 2.0%

Optometry 1 2.0%

Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology 1 2.0%

Counseling Psychology -Community Mental Health 1 2.0%

MassBay Community College 1 2.0%

Communications 1 2.0%

Middlesex Community College 2 4.1%

As a Biotech 1 2.0%

Associates: Accounting 1 2.0%

Northeast Montessori Institute 1 2.0%

[American Montessori Society] Montessori teacher 1 2.0%

Northeastern University 2 4.1%

Applied Nutrition (Education concentration) 1 2.0%

Nursing 1 2.0%

Regis College 1 2.0%

Adult / Gerontology NP 1 2.0%

Rivier University 1 2.0%

MBA: IT Management 1 2.0%

Salve Regina 1 2.0%

Admin of Justice-Homeland Security 1 2.0%

Simmons College 1 2.0%

Master of Library Science 1 2.0%

Southern New Hampshire University 2 4.1%

Finance 1 2.0%

MBA w/ Accounting 1 2.0%

UMass Amherst 1 2.0%

Food Science 1 2.0%

UMass Dartmouth 2 4.1%

Chemistry 1 2.0%

Masters in Psychology w/ sequence to sit for BCBA 1 2.0%

Grand Total 100.0%


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Employment

Are you currently working for pay right now? Count Percent

Yes, employed full-time 91 83.5%

Yes, employed part-time 14 12.8%

No, looking for work 1 0.9%

No, raising a family 0 0.0%

No, retired 0 0.0%

No, full-time student 1 0.9%

No, part-time student 1 0.9%

No, volunteer 0 0.0%

No, unpaid internship 0 0.0%

No, other (please specify) 1 0.0%


Which type of organization is your primary employment? Count Percent

Elementary or secondary education (public or private) 19 18.3%

Higher Education (public or private) 5 4.8%

International organization in the US 2 1.9%

International organization outside the US 1 1.0%

Private for-profit corporation/company/group practice 54 51.9%

Private non-profit organization (except education and international orgs) 7 6.7%

State and local government, institution or agency (except education) 10 9.6%

Federal government (except military) 1 1.0%

Self-employed in own business or professional non-group practice 5 4.8%

U.S. Military 0 0.0%



Where is your firm or organization located? Count Percent

Massachusetts 97 94.2%

CT, RI, VT, ME, or NH 4 3.9%

Other U.S. Location 2 1.9%

Outside U.S. 0 0.0%


What is your approximate annual salary range? Count Percent

Below $20,000 12 11.9%

$20,000-$24,999 10 9.9%

$25,000-$29,999 7 6.9%

$30,000-$34,999 12 11.9%

$35,000-$39,999 10 9.9%

$40,000-$44,999 16 15.8%

$45,000-$49,999 15 14.9%

$50,000-$54,999 7 6.9%

$55,000-$74,999 9 8.9%

$75,000+ 3 3.0%



Have you obtained a position of leadership at your current job? Count Percent

Yes 37 36.3%

No 65 63.7%


How long have you been employed by your current employer? Count Percent

Less than six months 15 14.4%

Six months to twelve months 15 14.4%

More than twelve months 74 71.2%


Is your current position related to your field of study? Count Percent

Yes, same field as major(s) 42 40.0%

Yes, somewhat related to major(s) 37 35.2%

No, not related 26 24.8%


Overall, how much has FSU contributed to the knowledge and skills required at your current position? Count Percent

Did not contribute at all 4 3.8%

Contributed Slightly 22 21.2%

Contributed Moderately 47 45.2%

Contributed Significantly 31 29.8%



Skills


contribute at all

Slightly Contributed

Somewhat Contributed

Greatly Contributed

N/A Count

Apply math in problem solving

9.5% (10) 24.8% (26) 42.9% (45) 17.1% (18) 5.7% (6)

105

Apply science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) in problem solving

17.1% (18) 22.9% (24) 26.7% (28) 16.2% (17) 17.1% (18)

105

Apply concepts from your major in problem solving or work projects

1.0% (1) 15.2% (16) 23.8% (25) 59.0% (62) 1.0% (1)

105

Apply methods from your major (experimentation, analysis, programming, etc.) in problem solving or work projects

4.8% (5) 15.4% (16) 24.0% (25) 51.0% (53) 4.8% (5)

104

Use information technology correctly and productively as part of professional work

2.9% (3) 19.2% (20) 36.5% (38) 40.4% (42) 1.0% (1)

104

Use computer tools or programs that are important for my professional work

9.5% (10) 14.3% (15) 29.5% (31) 46.7% (49) 0.0% (0)

105

Make clear formal presentations that fit audience interests

2.9% (3) 12.4% (13) 27.6% (29) 53.3% (56) 3.8% (4)

105

Write clearly and concisely 1.9% (2) 12.5% (13) 27.9% (29) 54.8% (57) 2.9% (3)

104

Critical evaluation of possible solutions and choose best one

3.8% (4) 11.5% (12) 37.5% (39) 44.2% (46) 2.9% (3)

104

Critical thinking in addressing issues

1.9% (2) 7.6% (8) 41.9% (44) 46.7% (49) 1.9% (2)

105

Use quantitative data and reasoning to support decision making

2.9% (3) 15.4% (16) 38.5% (40) 37.5% (39) 5.8% (6)

104

Solve complex problems in logical, methodical manner

5.8% (6) 15.4% (16) 31.7% (33) 43.3% (45) 3.8% (4)

104

Develop creative, innovative ideas in work projects

4.8% (5) 9.6% (10) 35.6% (37) 48.1% (50) 1.9% (2)

104


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Lead a team in accomplishing a project

5.8% (6) 12.6% (13) 34.0% (35) 42.7% (44) 4.9% (5)

103

Manage others in work settings

12.5% (13) 20.2% (21) 33.7% (35) 26.9% (28) 6.7% (7)

104

Function effectively as a member of a team

3.9% (4) 9.8% (10) 29.4% (30) 53.9% (55) 2.9% (3)

102

Listen to others in team meetings

8.7% (9) 6.8% (7) 32.0% (33) 50.5% (52) 1.9% (2)

103

Function effectively in ethnically/culturally diverse environments

7.7% (8) 16.3% (17) 36.5% (38) 39.4% (41) 0.0% (0)

104

Engage life-long learning through formal programs or independent learning

7.7% (8) 9.6% (10) 30.8% (32) 46.2% (48) 5.8% (6)

104

Find/Utilize a variety of informational resources needed for a project

3.8% (4) 9.6% (10) 28.8% (30) 55.8% (58) 1.9% (2)

104

Conduct applied research 4.9% (5) 17.5% (18) 25.2% (26) 40.8% (42) 11.7% (12)

103

Meet professional / ethical responsibilities

1.9% (2) 10.7% (11) 29.1% (30) 55.3% (57) 2.9% (3)

103

Use current professional business practices

2.9% (3) 15.4% (16) 30.8% (32) 42.3% (44) 8.7% (9)

104

Deliver quality results in a timely manner

2.9% (3) 6.7% (7) 29.8% (31) 56.7% (59) 3.8% (4)

104

Complete an independent project with little supervision

2.9% (3) 5.8% (6) 30.8% (32) 55.8% (58) 4.8% (5)

104

Proactively plan for your career

11.7% (12) 14.6% (15) 34.0% (35) 37.9% (39) 1.9% (2)

103

Actively participate as a local and national citizen

10.7% (11) 23.3% (24) 35.9% (37) 25.2% (26) 4.9% (5)

103

Skills Summary


contribute at all Slightly

Contributed Somewhat

Contributed Greatly

Contributed N/A

5.8% 13.9% 32.0% 44.0% 4.3%


Indicate how important each ability has been in your career so far…

Not important

at all

Fairly Important

Quite Important

Very Important

N/A Count

Apply math in problem solving

14.7% (15)

34.3% (35)

24.5% (25)

21.6% (22)

4.9% (5) 102

Apply science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) in problem solving

35.0% (36)

23.3% (24)

13.6% (14)

12.6% (13)

15.5% (16)

103

Apply concepts from your major in problem solving or work projects

4.0% (4) 17.8% (18)

16.8% (17)

57.4% (58)

4.0% (4) 101

Apply methods from your major (experimentation, analysis, programming, etc.) in problem solving or work projects

9.9% (10) 19.8% (20)

23.8% (24)

40.6% (41)

5.9% (6) 101

Use information technology correctly and productively as part of professional work

5.0% (5) 10.9% (11)

28.7% (29)

51.5% (52)

4.0% (4) 101

Use computer tools or programs that are important for my professional work

5.0% (5) 9.0% (9) 27.0% (27)

56.0% (56)

3.0% (3) 100

Make clear formal presentations that fit audience interests

12.7% (13)

18.6% (19)

25.5% (26)

38.2% (39)

4.9% (5) 102

Write clearly and concisely 4.9% (5) 15.7% (16)

15.7% (16)

59.8% (61)

3.9% (4) 102

Critical evaluation of possible solutions and choose best one

2.0% (2) 14.9% (15)

24.8% (25)

56.4% (57)

2.0% (2) 101

Critical thinking in addressing issues

3.9% (4) 4.9% (5) 25.5% (26)

64.7% (66)

1.0% (1) 102

Use quantitative data and reasoning to support decision making

11.0% (11)

11.0% (11)

27.0% (27)

44.0% (44)

7.0% (7) 100

Solve complex problems in logical, methodical manner

6.9% (7) 16.8% (17)

23.8% (24)

47.5% (48)

5.0% (5) 101

Develop creative, innovative ideas in work projects

5.9% (6) 8.9% (9) 27.7% (28)

53.5% (54)

4.0% (4) 101


Lead a team in accomplishing a project

9.1% (9) 11.1% (11)

24.2% (24)

47.5% (47)

8.1% (8) 99

Manage others in work settings

7.9% (8) 17.8% (18)

25.7% (26)

37.6% (38)

10.9% (11)

101

Function effectively as a member of a team

1.0% (1) 3.0% (3) 17.0% (17)

77.0% (77)

2.0% (2) 100

Listen to others in team meetings

3.0% (3) 5.0% (5) 16.8% (17)

73.3% (74)

2.0% (2) 101

Function effectively in ethnically/culturally diverse environments

4.0% (4) 9.9% (10) 23.8% (24)

59.4% (60)

3.0% (3) 101

Engage life-long learning through formal programs or independent learning

5.0% (5) 9.9% (10) 25.7% (26)

51.5% (52)

7.9% (8) 101

Find/Utilize a variety of informational resources needed for a project

6.9% (7) 14.9% (15)

28.7% (29)

42.6% (43)

6.9% (7) 101

Conduct applied research 12.9% (13)

16.8% (17)

25.7% (26)

23.8% (24)

20.8% (21)

101

Meet professional / ethical responsibilities

1.0% (1) 5.0% (5) 17.8% (18)

73.3% (74)

3.0% (3) 101

Use current professional business practices

4.0% (4) 13.9% (14)

19.8% (20)

55.4% (56)

6.9% (7) 101

Deliver quality results in a timely manner

1.0% (1) 2.0% (2) 22.0% (22)

73.0% (73)

2.0% (2) 100

Complete an independent project with little supervision

2.0% (2) 3.0% (3) 15.8% (16)

74.3% (75)

5.0% (5) 101

Proactively plan for your career

5.0% (5) 8.9% (9) 23.8% (24)

57.4% (58)

5.0% (5) 101

Actively participate as a local and national citizen

7.9% (8) 16.8% (17)

26.7% (27)

42.6% (43)

5.9% (6) 101

Skills Summary

Indicate how important each ability has been in your career so far… Not important

at all Fairly

Important Quite

Important Very

Important N/A

7.1% 12.7% 22.9% 51.6% 5.7%


Demographics

What is your racial background? (Choose 1 or more) Count Percent

American Indian/Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic 0 0.0%

Asian, non-Hispanic 0 0.0%

Black/African American, non-Hispanic 3 2.8%

Hispanic/Latino(a)/Spanish Origin 9 8.2%

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%

White 93 85.3%

Two or more races, non-Hispanic 3 2.8%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown 1 0.9%


Gender: Count Percent

Female 83 77.6%

Male 24 22.4%



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