Alumni Career Survey Report for Fall 2016 of Science and … · 2017-10-05 · Alumni Career Survey Fall 2016 - College of Science and Engineering Report Published: February 2017

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Alumni Career Survey Report for Fall 2016

College of Science and Engineering

February, 2017

University of Houston-Clear Lake Office of Institutional Effectiveness Alumni Career Survey Fall 2016 Summary

In fall 2015, the offices of Institutional Effectiveness, Alumni Relations, and Career Services formed a committee to revise the old Alumni Survey into a more useful tool to meet the data needs. The new Alumni Career Survey was built to capture the alumni experience at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) nine months after graduation and to determine the way their higher education helped establish their professional careers. The online Alumni Career Survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2016 using Qualtrics survey software and iModules; it was launched in October 16 and ended on December 16, 2016. All alumni with current email addresses in iModules who graduated nine months ago were invited to participate in the survey. The alumni data can be divided by school, by degree level, by gender, by ethnicity, by program or any of the above combinations. The average completion time for the survey was 10 minutes.

The next five pages contain a short summary of data points by UHCL and by individual schools collected Fall 2016 in the Alumni Career Survey. Complete survey results are posted online at http://prtl.uhcl.edu/institutional-effectiveness/institutional-research/university-survey.

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UHCL

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 1,121 UHCL

alumni were invited to participate; theresponse rate was 3.4% (n=38).

• Gender: All alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 48.6% (n=18) Females 51.4% (n=19)

• Ethnicity: All alumni respondentsanswered the question about ethnicity.

White 47.4% (n=18) Black 0.0% (n=0) Hispanic 28.9% (n=11) Asian 18.4% (n=7) American Indian 0.0% (n=0) International 2.6% (n=1) Multi-racial 2.6% (n=1) Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% (n=0) Unknown 0.0% (n=0)

• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” Threealumni respondents chose not to answerthis question.

51.5% (n=17) said Yes, directly related 33.3% (n=11) said Yes, somewhat related 15.2% (n=5) said No, not related

Overall Satisfaction: • “Looking back, how would you evaluate

the overall education you received fromUHCL?” All alumni respondentsanswered this question.

92.1% of the respondents (n=35) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.

• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All alumni respondentsanswered this question.

86.8% (n=33) said Yes 13.2 % (n=5) said No

• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All alumnirespondents answered this question.

70.3% (n=26) said Yes 16.2% (n=6) said No 13.5% (n=5) said Not Sure

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” Onealumni respondent chose not to answerthis question.

86.5% (n=32) said Yes 13.5% (n=5) said No.


College of Business (BUS)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 312 BUS

alumni were invited to participate; the response rate was 3.5 % (n=11).

• Gender: All BUS alumni respondents answered the question about gender.

Males 60% (n=6) Females 40% (n=4)

• Ethnicity: All BUS alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current position related to your academic major?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

60.0% (n=6) said Yes, directly related 30.0% (n=3) said Yes, somewhat related 10.0 % (n=1) said No, not related


the overall education you received from UHCL?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

90.9%of the respondents (n=10) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.

• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

81.8% (n=9) said Yes 18.2% (n=2) said No

• “Would you still choose the same program of study?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



College of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 243 HSH alumni

were invited to participate; the responserate was 5.8% (n=14).

• Gender: All HSH alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 50.0% (n=7) Females 50.0% (n=7)

• Ethnicity: All HSH alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” ThreeHSH alumni respondents chose not toanswer this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All HSH alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All HSH alumnirespondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” AllHSH alumni respondents answered thisquestion.



College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

Demographics Information:

• Respondents: A total of 388 CSE alumniwere invited to participate; the responserate was 1.3% (n=5).

• Gender: All CSE alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 80.0% (n=4) Females 20.0% (n=1)

• Ethnicity: All CSE alumni respondentsanswered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” AllCSE alumni respondents answered thisquestion.


Overall Satisfaction:

• “Looking back, how would you evaluatethe overall education you received fromUHCL?” All CSE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All CSE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All CSE alumnirespondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” AllCSE alumni respondents answered thisquestion.



College of Education (COE)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 178 COE

alumni were invited to participate; theresponse rate was 4.5% (n=8).

• Gender: All COE alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 12.5% (n=1) Females 87.5% (n=7)

• Ethnicity: All COE alumni respondentsanswered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” AllCOE alumni respondents answered thisquestion.



the overall education you received fromUHCL?” All COE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All COE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All COE alumnirespondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” OneCOE alumni respondent chose not toanswer this question.



Gender:

Answer Response %

Male 4 80.0%

Female 1 20.0%

Total 5 100.0%

University of Houston-Clear LakeOffice of Institutional EffectivenessAlumni Career Survey Fall 2016 - College of Science and EngineeringReport Published: February 2017

Note 1: There were a total of 388 CSE alumni who were invited to take the Alumni Career Survey for Fall 2016. 5 CSE alumni completed the surveyresulting in a 1.3% response rate.

Note 2: All NON-answered questions are EXCLUDED. Please note that this will change the TOTAL number of responses for each question since data varyaccording to whether students chose to respond or not respond to questions.


Ethnicity:

Answer Response %

White 2 40.0%

Black 0 0.0%

Hispanic 0 0.0%

Asian 2 40.0%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0%

American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0%

International 1 20.0%

Multi-racial 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%


Citizenship:

Answer Response %

U.S. Citizen 2 40.0%

U.S. Resident (green card holder) 0 0.0%

International (F1, J1, H1 Visa i.e. not US Citizen or Resident) 3 60.0%

Total 5 100.0%


What was the highest degree you earned at UHCL?

Answer Response %

BA 0 0.0%

BAS 0 0.0%

BBA 0 0.0%

BFA 0 0.0%

BFN 0 0.0%

BS 0 0.0%

BSGEOG 0 0.0%

BSW 0 0.0%

MA 0 0.0%

MBA 0 0.0%

MHA 0 0.0%

MS 5 100.0%

Ed.D. 0 0.0%

SSP 0 0.0%

PsyD 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%


In which college were you enrolled? (A response to this question is required)

Answer Response %

College of Science and Engineering 5 100.0%

Total 5 100.0%


What was your primary degree program in the College of Science and Engineering?

{Choose one}


Answer Response %

Biological Sciences 0 0.0%

Biotechnology 0 0.0%

Chemistry 0 0.0%

Computer Engineering 1 20.0%

Computer Information Systems 0 0.0%

Computer Science 0 0.0%

Engineering Management 2 40.0%

Environmental Science 0 0.0%

Information Technology 0 0.0%

Mathematical Sciences 0 0.0%

Physics 0 0.0%

Software Engineering 2 40.0%

Statistics 0 0.0%

Systems Engineering 0 0.0%

Obtained Dual Degree 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Physical Sciences 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%

What was your primary degree program in the College of Science and Engineering? (continued)


PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE:

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree Response AverageValue

My program provided the skills and knowledgeneeded for employment in my field. 3 1 1 - 5 3.40

My program prepared me to think critically. 1 3 1 - 5 3.00

My program prepared me to write effectively. 1 3 - 1 5 2.80

My program prepared me to speak effectively. 1 3 1 - 5 3.00

My program prepared me to apply and manageinformation technology effectively. 1 3 1 - 5 3.00

My program prepared me to work effectively in ateam environment. 4 1 - - 5 3.80

My program helped me to develop an awareness oflocal and global diversity. 2 2 - 1 5 3.00

My program prepared me to address the ethicalcommitments of professional life. 3 1 - 1 5 3.20

My program has made me more reflective about mypersonal morality. 2 2 1 - 5 3.20

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as a responsible citizen. 2 3 - - 5 3.40


Statistic MinValue

MaxValue Mean Variance Standard

DeviationTotal

ResponsesTotal

Respondents

My program provided the skills andknowledge needed for employment in myfield.

2 4 3.4 0.8 0.89 5 5

My program prepared me to thinkcritically. 2 4 3 0.5 0.71 5 5

My program prepared me to writeeffectively. 1 4 2.8 1.2 1.1 5 5

My program prepared me to speakeffectively. 2 4 3 0.5 0.71 5 5

My program prepared me to apply andmanage information technologyeffectively.

2 4 3 0.5 0.71 5 5

My program prepared me to workeffectively in a team environment. 3 4 3.8 0.2 0.45 5 5

My program helped me to develop anawareness of local and global diversity. 1 4 3 1.5 1.22 5 5

My program prepared me to address theethical commitments of professional life. 1 4 3.2 1.7 1.3 5 5

My program has made me more reflectiveabout my personal morality. 2 4 3.2 0.7 0.84 5 5

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as aresponsible citizen.

3 4 3.4 0.3 0.55 5 5

PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE: (continued)


What is your current status?

(mark all that apply)

Answer Response %

Active military service or dependent 0 0.0%

Self-employed 1 20.0%

Employed full-time 5 100.0%

Employed part-time 0 0.0%

Unemployed, seeking work 0 0.0%

Unemployed, not seeking employment 0 0.0%

Continuing as a full-time student at a 4-yr college 0 0.0%

Continuing as a part-time student at a 4-yr college 0 0.0%

Volunteer 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Total 6 100.0%


If you are employed, what is your current position?

Job Title: Employer: City State

Salesforce Developer Ally bank Charlotte NC

Automation & Controls Engineer Devon Energy OKC OK

SCADA Technologist (Controls Engineer) Devon Energy Oklahoma City OK

Developer I Walmart Associates, Inc. Reston Virginia

Statistic Value

Respondents 4


How did you find your position? (Please check all that apply)

Answer Response %

UHCL Career Services 0 0.0%

jobs4HAWKS - UHCL online Resume Database 0 0.0%

Personal Network 4 80.0%

UHCL Faculty/Staff 0 0.0%

UHCL Career Event - Jobfair, Networking Reception or Employer Spotlight 0 0.0%

Online resource (please specify) 1 20.0%

Total 5 100.0%

Online resource (please specify)

company career sites


Is your current position related to your academic major?

Answer Response %

Yes, directly related 3 60.0%

Yes, somewhat related 2 40.0%

No, not related 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%


I would like to speak with a Career Counselor regarding (please note that you must provide your contactinformation below if you wish us to contact you):

Answer Response %

Job Search Assistance 0 0.0%

Career Counseling and Career Assessments 1 33.3%

Mock Interviews 0 0.0%

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance 0 0.0%

Jobs4Hawks – Job Postings Database 0 0.0%

Career Events – Job Fairs, Networking Events, and Workshops 0 0.0%

On Campus Recruiting 0 0.0%

Salary Negotiation 0 0.0%

Other 2 66.7%

Total 3 100.0%


Contact information: Please note that if you provide the contact information below, your responses to thissurvey will no longer be anonymous.

Statistic Value

Respondents 1


What best describes your current professional position? (pick one that best fits you)

Answer Response %

Executive Management 0 0.0%

Middle Management 0 0.0%

Administrative 0 0.0%

Self-Employed 0 0.0%

Professional 3 100.0%

Para-Professional 0 0.0%

Support Staff 0 0.0%

Education Professional/Teacher 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Entry Level Management 0 0.0%

Total 3 100.0%


Which industry best describes your current place of employment? (Choose all that apply)


Answer Response %

Accounting/Finance 0 0.0%

Aerospace 0 0.0%

Communications 0 0.0%

Counseling 0 0.0%

Education (Admin/Support) 0 0.0%

Education (Teaching) 0 0.0%

Engineering & Mgmt Services 3 75.0%

Environmental 0 0.0%

Health related 0 0.0%

Human Resources 0 0.0%

Utilities/Public Works 0 0.0%

Social Services 0 0.0%

Transportation 0 0.0%

Medical related 0 0.0%

Manufacturing 0 0.0%

Computer Information Systems 1 25.0%

Construction 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Government (local, state or federal including education) 0 0.0%

Legal Services/Criminal Justice 0 0.0%

Marketing/Advertising 0 0.0%

Real Estate/ Land Management 0 0.0%

Retail 0 0.0%

Total 4 100.0%

Which industry best describes your current place of employment? (continued)


What is your current yearly salary range?

Answer Response %

Less than $14,999 0 0.0%

$15,000-$24,999 0 0.0%

$25,000-$34,999 0 0.0%

$35,000-$49,999 0 0.0%

$50,000-$74,999 1 25.0%

$75,000-$99,999 1 25.0%

$100,000-$149,999 2 50.0%

$150,000-$249,999 0 0.0%

$250,000-$499,999 0 0.0%

$500,000 or more 0 0.0%

Total 4 100.0%


Does your employer have a bonus or incentive plan?

Answer Response %

Yes 3 75.0%

No 1 25.0%

Total 4 100.0%


What type of bonus?

Answer Response %

Annual/Year End Bonus 3 100.0%

Incentive Bonus 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Total 3 100.0%


What is was the average bonus paid last year?

Text Entry

15%

15%

0

Statistic Value

Respondents 3


What is this year’s projected average bonus?

Text Entry

12%

$20K

15%

Statistic Value

Respondents 3


How useful is what you learned at UHCL in your day-to-day work at your place of employment?

Answer Response %

Very useful 3 60.0%

Somewhat useful 1 20.0%

Not very useful 0 0.0%

Not useful at all 1 20.0%

Total 5 100.0%

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses Total Respondents

1 4 3.20 1.70 1.30 5 5


Looking back, how would you evaluate the overall education you received at UHCL?

Answer Response %

Excellent 2 40.0%

Good 3 60.0%

Fair 0 0.0%

Poor 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%


3 4 3.40 0.30 0.55 5 5


Looking back, how would you evaluate your overall experiences?

Answer Response %

Excellent 1 20.0%

Good 3 60.0%

Fair 1 20.0%

Poor 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%


2 4 3.00 0.50 0.71 5 5


In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?

Answer Response %

Yes 4 80.0%

No 1 20.0%

Total 5 100.0%


Would you still choose to attend UHCL?

Answer Response %

Yes 4 80.0%

No 1 20.0%

Not Sure 0 0.0%

Total 5 100.0%


Please explain:

Text Entry

Good school, with very effective class sizes

I feel strongly that UHCL provides a better one on one with my advisors and professors. Dr. Jeong took a greatinterest in seeing me make good decision with his guidance. Could not have asked for a better advisor!

Statistic Value

Respondents 2


Would you still choose the same program of study?

Answer Response %

Yes 2 40.0%

No 2 40.0%

Not sure 1 20.0%

Total 5 100.0%


Please explain:

Text Entry

As an engineer the classes helped me working a more team-oriented environment

As i have finished, I am looking at the Masters of Systems Engineering degree. I have spoken with ProfessorDabney in the past about a direction of study. Great school!

Statistic Value

Respondents 2


Would you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?

Answer Response %

Yes 4 80.0%

No 1 20.0%

Total 5 100.0%


Please explain:

Text Entry

Obvious

Again the caring of the teaching staff, and the excellent resources available, go to UHCL

Statistic Value

Respondents 2


Additional Comments for any issues or concerns you may have:

Statistic Value

Respondents 0


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