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College of Education Advanced Completer Satisfaction Survey: Completers Fall 2014 – Summer 2017

for the College of Education

April 29, 2019

Lauren Fuhrman, Statistician

Office of Planning and Assessment

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Introduction The College of Education (COE) designed a completer satisfaction survey in spring 2018 (see Appendix A) that aligned

with standards presented by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and the

Council for Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Office of Planning and Assessment (OPA) facilitated the dissemination

of the survey and organized the data to serve meaningful discussion at the COE annual data retreat and within COE

faculty committees.

Methodology The Advanced Program’s Completer Survey was disseminated in April 2018 to completers of advanced programs from

2014-2015 to 2016-2017 (see Table 1). Email addresses were collected from the BU Alumni Association and MyHusky,

and electronic survey invitations were sent using Qualtrics. A $10 Amazon Card was offered as incentive for completed

survey responses. Of the 70 advanced program survey invitations sent, 17 consenting and completed responses

yielded an overall response rate of 24%. Due to a low number of respondents, an aggregate of the advanced programs

is provided with program data.

Table 1. Respondents (Rs) by Program

Program

Completion Year

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Rs % Rs % Rs % College of Education (Aggregate) 7 100% 5 100% 5 100%

Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED 0 2 40% 3 60% Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 29% 0 0

Instructional Technology*Education MS 4 57% 1 20% 1 20% Reading MED 1 14% 2 40% 1 20%

Note: Percentages may not total to 100% due to rounding.

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Summary Findings

Table 2. Preparedness Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with how their Bloomsburg University program prepared them for their educational career in 14

InTASC-aligned prompts.

Note: Responses of Strongly Agree and Agree were combined in columns “SA/A.” Responses of Strongly Disagree and Disagree were combined in columns “D/SD.” Percentages may not total to 100% due to rounding.

My teacher preparation program enabled me to:

2014-2015 Completers 2015-2016 Completers 2016-2017 Completers

N Agree Neutral Disagree N Agree Neutral Disagree N Agree Neutral Disagree

1. Understand and apply knowledge and skills appropriate to my professional field of specialization so that learning and development opportunities for all P-12students are enhanced. (InTASC 1).

College of Education (Aggregate) 7 100% 0% 0% 5 100% 0% 0% 5 80% 20% 0%

Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED 0 - - - 2 100% 0% 0% 3 100% 0% 0%

Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 100% 0% 0% 0 - - - 0 - - -

Instructional Technology*Education MS 4 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0% 1 0% 100% 0%

Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

2. Use research and understanding of qualitative/quantitative and/or mixed methods research methodologies as it applies to my new role. (InTASC 1).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 0% 100% 0%

3. Employ data analysis and evidence to develop supportive and safe school environments (InTASC 2).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 0% 0% 100%

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4. Lead and/or participate in collaborative activities with others such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community organizations, and parents(InTASC 2).



Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 100% 0% 0% 0 100% 0% 0% 0 100% 0% 0%


Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

5. Apply technology appropriately (e.g., digital media and information technology) for my field of specialization (InTASC 3).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

6. Apply professional dispositions, laws, policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to my field of specialization (InTASC 4).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 50% 50% 0% 1 0% 0% 100%

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7. Learn and apply specialized content and discipline knowledge contained state standards and/or national discipline specific standards as it relates to my fieldof specialization (InTASC 4).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

8. Link theory and practice (InTASC 4).





Reading MED 1 0% 100% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

9. Demonstrate proficiencies through appropriate clinical experiences through problem-based tasks or research (InTASC 5).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

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10. Understand individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet highstandards (InTASC 5).





Reading MED 1 0% 100% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 0% 100% 0%

11. Work with others to create safe environments that support individual and collaborate learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, activeengagement in learning, and self-motivation (InTASC 6).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

12. Understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide my decision makingas well as the learner’s decision making (InTASC 7).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

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13. Select, create, and sequence learning experiences and performance tasks that support learners in reaching rigorous curriculum goals based on contentstandards and cross-disciplinary skills (InTASC 7).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 0% 100% 0%

14. Assume ownership and responsibility for ongoing professional learning connected to learner needs (e.g., professional associations, online courses, webinars,and conferences) (InTASC 8).





Reading MED 1 100% 0% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 0% 100% 0%

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Table 3. Employment Settings Respondents were asked to identify with characteristics regarding their employment. All three cohorts were surveyed

at the same time. Therefore, responding 2014-2015 completers may have previously identified with different

occupational settings (e.g part-time, temporary position), but since their completion have obtained full and

permanent positions (survey disseminated spring 2018).

Program

Completion Year

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Rs % Rs % Rs %

Employed in an Educational Setting College of Education (Aggregate) 7 100% 5 80% 5 100%

Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED - - 2 50% 3 100% Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 100% - - - -

Instructional Technology*Education MS 4 100% 1 100% 1 100%

Reading MED 1 100% 2 100% 1 100%

Employed in Area of Licensure Received at BU

College of Education (Aggregate) 7 100% 4 50% 5 100% Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED - - 1 100% 3 100%

Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 100% - - - -

Instructional Technology*Education MS 4 100% 1 50% 1 100%

Reading MED 1 100% 2 50% 1 100%

Employed in Full-Time in an Educational Setting College of Education (Aggregate) 7 100% 4 100% 5 100%

Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED - - 1 100% 3 100%

Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 100% - - - - Instructional Technology*Education MS 4 100% 1 100% 1 100%

Reading MED 1 100% 2 100% 1 100%

Employed in a Permanent Position within an Educational Setting College of Education (Aggregate) 7 100% 4 100% 5 100%

Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED - - 1 100% 3 100%

Educational Leadership*School Principal MED 2 100% - - - -

Instructional Technology*Education MS 4 100% 1 100% 1 100% Reading MED 1 100% 2 100% 1 100%

Note: Respondents that identified that they were not employed did not receive these survey items. Percentages based on the number of

respondents (Rs) that answered the survey item. (-) No respondents from the program in the completion year.

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Table 4. Months to Obtain Employment Of responding program completers college-wide, 57% of 2014-2015 respondents, 100% of 2015-2016 respondents,

and 60% of 2016-2017 respondents obtained employment within six months.

Program

Completion Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Rs 0-6 7-12 12+ Rs 0-6 7-12 12+ Rs 0-6 7-12 12+

College of Education (Aggregate)

7 57% 43% 0% 4 100% 0% 0% 5 60% 0% 03%

Educational Leadership*School Counselor MED

- - - - 1 100% 0% 0% 3 33% 0% 67%

Educational Leadership*School Principal MED

2 0% 100% 0% - - - - - - - -

Instructional Technology*Education MS

4 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

Reading MED 1 0% 100% 0% 2 100% 0% 0% 1 100% 0% 0%

Note: Percentages based on the number of respondents (Rs) that answered the survey item. Percentages may not total to 100% due to

rounding. (-) No respondents from the program in the completion year.

Table 5. Themes in Leadership Roles Identified The phrases or key words listed below were extracted from respondents’ short responses when commenting on the

leadership roles that they may have assumed. Due to the low number of respondents, themes were left aggregated.

Raw responses are not shared publicly, but are used to inform program improvement within the College of Education.

Completion Year2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

List any leadership roles that you have assumed:

College of Education (Aggregate) Leadership Team Professional Development Team Data Team Leader

MTSS Coordinator Title I Program Liaison Assistant Principal Reading Committee Member Program Coordinator

Project Lead Technology Director

Online Learning Specialist

Literacy Coach

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Appendix A

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Greetings,

Take 5 to 10 minutes to complete the Alumni Survey for Advanced Certification by

Thursday July 5th, 2018 and receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

The Alumni Survey is administered every year to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania College of

Education students one to three years post-completion of program.

Our job is to prepare high quality educators. We need your help to improve our program. This is your

opportunity to let us know how well you think we are doing, provide us with honest feedback about what

you loved about your program at BU, and tell us ways you believe we could change it to make it more

effective as we prepare future teachers.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on the education you received

while attending BU. Your feedback is very important to the direction the College of Education will take for

future BU students.

You may receive a similar email with an identical invitation link in October of this year. We would

appreciate your feedback a second time.

Upon completion and submission of the survey, you will be automatically redirected to complete a form

for your Amazon electronic gift card. If you would like to receive a $10 Amazon gift card, enter your

name and the email address where you received this survey invitation. You will receive your electronic

gift card no sooner than July 12th and must electronically claim and transfer to your own account

by July 26th, 2018 (no expiry once claimed). The form to complete for your Amazon Gift Card is in

NO way related and will NOT be matched to any alumni survey response.

If you have any questions about this survey or its contents, please contact Pat McGarry in the College of

Education Dean's Office at [email protected] or 570-389-4007.

Bloomsburg University IRB# 2014-022: If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact Chair;

Dr. Peggy Shipley, [email protected] or by phone 570-389-5119.

I understand that my responses are anonymous, and that I may stop at any time.

I wish to continue.

I do not wish to continue.

Are you sure that you would like to discontinue this survey?

Click the back arrow to change your selection or click "Proceed" to discontinue.

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mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Graduation Date:

Choose your Education Major:

My advanced educator preparation program enhanced or prepared me for my new role in relation to:

1. Understand and apply knowledge and skills appropriate to my professional field of specialization so that learning and development opportunities for all P-12 students are enhanced.

2. Use research and understanding of qualitative/quantitative and/or mixed methods research methodologies as it applies to my new role.

3. Employ data analysis and evidence to develop supportive and safe school environments.

4. Lead and/or participate in collaborative activities with others such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community organizations, and parents.

5. Apply technology appropriately (e.g., digital media and information technology) for my field of specialization.

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly disagree

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6. Apply professional dispositions, laws, policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to my field of specialization.

7. Learn and apply specialized content and discipline knowledge contained state standards and/or national discipline specific standards as it relates to my field of specialization.

8. Link theory and practice.

9. Demonstrate proficiencies through appropriate clinical experiences through problem-based tasks or research.

10. Understand individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.

11. Work with others to create safe environments that support individual and collaborate learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

12. Understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide my decision making as well as the learner’s decision making.

13. Select, create, and sequence learning experiences and performance tasks that support learners in reaching rigorous curriculum goals based on content standards and cross-disciplinary skills.



Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

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14. Assume ownership and responsibility for ongoing professional learning connected to learner needs (e.g., professional associations, online courses, webinars, and conferences).


Strongly disagree

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The following questions are worded in the same manner that Bloomsburg University must report to state and

national agencies. You may have answered them with other surveys. We thank you, in advance, for your patience in

answering them again.

Are you currently employed?

Yes

No

Please choose the one that best describes your current employment:

I am currently employed in an educational setting.

I am employed, but not in an educational setting.

If Not Employed

Why are you not currently employed in an educational or other field?

Could not find a position in the field.

Decided that the education field was not to my liking.

Did not finish certifications.

Personal reasons (for example, delayed employment for personal reasons).

If Not Employed in Educational Setting You indicated that you are not currently employed in the Education Field. In what type of field are you currently

employed?

Please add any additional related comments.

Are you continuing your education?

Yes

No

I prefer not to answer

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Am currently enrolled in Graduate Coursework. (Please indicate your program and location) or go back and select "I

prefer not to answer" on the previous page.

Program

Location

In what state are you employed?

You indicated that you do not reside in the US. Where do you reside?

As part of Bloomsburg University’s accreditation process, we are required to contact employers of alumni to gather

feedback about our programs. We only inquire about BU alumni in general and not about specific individuals.

Name of school district or educational setting (John Doe School District, daycare parent company, IU, etc.)

Name of building primarily assigned

School:

Private School

Public School

Intermediate Unit

Other

Grade-level (select all that apply):

Pre-school

Elementary

Middle

Secondary

Other

Role within Education:

Teacher

Administrator

Reading Specialist

Counselor

Teacher's Aide

Tutor

Other within Education 15

Number of Months to Find Employment:

Current Employment Status:

Full-Time

Part-Time

Which of the following best describes you?

I am employed in a permanent position.

I am a substitute.

Are you employed in your area of licensure received through Bloomsburg University?

Yes

No

In what area of licensure are you currently teaching?

You selected "other." In what area are you currently teaching?

How did you obtain employment in this position?

Emergency Certification

Passed an additional licensure exam

Other

Salary (range):

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List any leadership roles you have assumed.

List strengths of Bloomsburg University’s programs.

What could Bloomsburg University have done differently to better prepare you for your job?

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Documents

College of Education Advanced Completer Satisfaction ...€¦ · The College of Education (COE) designed a completer satisfaction survey in spring 2018 (see Appendix A) ... of the