Graduating Senior Survey Summary of Results 2009-10

Graduating Senior SurveySummary of Results

2009-10

• There were 4,497 Bachelor’s degrees awarded in the 2009-10 year.

• Graduating Senior Survey was administered on paper and on-line.

• 1,577 graduates completed the Graduating Senior Survey during the 2009-10 year. 1,488 graduates completed the survey online. 89 graduates completed the paper version of the survey.

• The response rate was 35%. Response rates vary greatly by college.

• On-line survey allowed students to indicate dual majors. 163 students reported graduating with dual majors.

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Percent of Graduates Responding, by College, 2009-10

Are you likely to be involved with FAU as an Alum? (n=1,577)

Would you recommend FAU to a friend or relative considering college? (n=1,577)

Have you been challenged to do your best at FAU? (n=1,577)

If you could start over again, would you choose the same major? (n=1,577)

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Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not No, definitely not No reply

College for Design and Social Inquiry (n=164)

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters (n=289)

College of Business (n=398)

College of Education (n=224)

College of Engineering and Computer Science (n=175)

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College (n=18)

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing (n=52)

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (n=239)

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If you could start over again, would you choose the same major?










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Have you been challenged to do your best at FAU?










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Would you recommend FAU to a friend or relative considering college?










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Are you likely to be involved with FAU as an alum?










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What will be your primary activity after graduation?

Employment Pursuing graduate/professional education Pursuing a second undergraduate degree

Other No reply







Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing (n=52)7


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What are your plans for employment?

I am looking for a job I plan to continue in my current job

I have accepted employment after graduation I plan to start my own business, I already have my own business

I do not plan to be employed








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If you are currently employed or will be soon, is the job related to your degree field?

Yes, directly related Yes, somewhat related Not related Not applicable

In South Florida

Elsewhere in Florida

In another state

In another country

No reply

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After graduation, where do you plan to reside?

Student Satisfaction with Aspects of their FAU Education









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Satisfaction with preparation for the job market

Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied No reply









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Satisfaction with preparation for graduate or professional school


Satisfaction with your sense of belonging at this university

Satifaction with the overall quality of your FAU degree

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Student/Faculty Interaction









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To what extent did faculty in your major set high expectations for your learning?

A great deal Somewhat A little Not at all No reply









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To what extent did faculty in your major give you frequent and prompt feedback?










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To what extent did faculty in your major encourage you to be an actively involved learner?










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To what extent did faculty in your major provide opportunities to meet with them, in or out of class?










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To what extent were faculty in your first major concerned about your academic progress and success?










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From how many faculty would you feel comfortable asking for a letter of recommendation?

None One Two Three or more No reply

Almost always71%

Usually20%

Sometimes7%

Almost never2%

How often did you provide feedback on your SPOT form that was thoughtful and truthful?

Often6%

Occassionally19%

Seldom38%

Never36%

How often have you witnessed academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) at FAU?









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Did you participate in an internship, co-op, practicum, student teaching, or other field experience?

Yes No No reply









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To what extent did your field experience contribute to your pro-fessional development?

A great deal Some A little None No reply

Contribution of FAU Experience to

Development of Abilities and

Attributes

Understand/apply math concepts and statistical reasoning

Use computer technology

Apply scientific knowledge and skills

Locate, screen and organize information

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How much did your FAU experience contribute to the devel-opment of these abilities and attributes?

A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply

Read with comprehension and efficiency

Write clearly and logically

Give effective oral presentations

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Appreciate the value of history in understanding past and present

Appreciate great works of music, art, and drama

Understand and enjoy literature

Appreciation of cultures and groups other than your own

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Critically evaluate information for decision making

Awareness of global issues and events

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Leadership skills

Self confidence

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Being responsible for your own behavior

Possessing your own values and ethical standards

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Following through on projects to completion

Setting priorities and managing time

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Contribution of FAU experience to development of abilities and attributes

Graduates gave the highest ratings to FAU’s contribution to their ability to:

• Critically evaluate information for decision making• Set priorities and manage time• Follow through on projects to completion• Write clearly and logically • Appreciate cultures and groups other than their own• Locate, screen and organize information

Sources of Beneficial

Academic Advising

Respondents were asked to choose up to 3 sources from which they received their most beneficial academic advising. Results by

college are presented on the next 11 slides.









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Received Beneficial Advising from Freshman Academic Advising

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from College Advising Of-fice

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Departmental Advis-ing Office

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Faculty Advisors

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Faculty Not Assigned as Advisors

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Family and Other Students

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Degree Audit (SASS)

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from University Catalog (Online or Print)

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Athletics Academic Support

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising from Other Sources

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Received Beneficial Academic Advising : None

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Graduating Senior Survey

College of Engineering and Computer Science, 2005-06 to 2009-10

• Graduating Senior Survey is administered on paper and on-line. On-line administration began in 2008.

• Survey is distributed to students who apply for graduation in a specific term. In some instances response rates for the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been greater than 100%.

College of Engineering and Computer Science, Graduating Senior Survey Results, 2005-06 to 2009-10

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Number of respondents by year, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Graduating Senior Survey

Completed surveys Degrees awarded


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If you had it to do over, would you choose the same major?

Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not Definitely not No Response


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Would you recommend FAU to a friend or relative considering college?

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What will be your primary activity after graduation?

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What are your plans for employment?

I am looking for a job I plan to continue in my current job I have accepted employment after graduationI plan to start my own business No Response


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If you are currently employed or will be soon, is the job related to your degree field?

Yes, directly related Yes, somewhat related Not related No Response


Student Satisfaction with Aspects of their FAU Education

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Satisfaction with preparation for the job market

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Contribution of FAU education to development of various abilities

and attributes

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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to understand and apply math concepts and statistical reasoning?

A Great Deal Somewhat A Little None No Response


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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to use computer technology?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to apply scientific knowledge and skills?



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How much did your education contribute to your ability to locate, screen, and organize information?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to read with comprehension and efficiency?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to write clearly and logically?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to give effective oral presentations?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to critically evaluate information for decision making?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your devel-opment of Leadership Skills?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your self con-fidence?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your personal values and ethical standards?



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How much did your FAU education contribute to your ability to follow through on projects to completion?



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Documents

Graduating Senior Survey Summary of Results 2009-10