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St. Thomas University ALUMNI SURVEY Executive Summary

St. Thomas University ALUMNI SURVEY Executive Summary Undergraduate and Graduate alumni in university database from 2001 to 1991 were mailed a copy of the Survey Instrument. Response rate was relatively low (about 12%).

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St. Thomas University ALUMNI SURVEY Executive Summary

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  1. St. Thomas University • ALUMNI SURVEY • Executive Summary • Undergraduate and Graduate alumni in university database from 2001 to 1991 were mailed a copy of the Survey Instrument. • Response rate was relatively low (about 12%). • Overall, all respondents were quite positive concerning their experience at St. Thomas University. Over 58% of respondents indicated that their education at STU was ‘above average’. • Cross tab analysis of items reveals a number of statistically significant associations between demographic variables (Grad vs.Undergrad status; Gender; Ethnicity; and responses to specific survey items.

  2. Items with most favorable response: • I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU • I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time • I developed the ability to work with others in a variety of settings. • I was satisfied with the availability of faculty outside the classroom • I developed the capacity to understand many points of view. • The Faculty seemed interested in my progress as a student • I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. • I developed in my ability to think analytically • I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity • I would advise a friend to attend STU

  3. ITEMS WITH THE RELATIVELY LOWEST FAVORABLE RESPONSES: • My degree program effectively prepared me for the work I have done since graduation. • My participation in student activities has helped me achieve my professional and/or personal goals. • My employer seems impressed that my degree is from STU. • My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. • I was satisfied with the library resources at STU. • I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. • The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others.

  4. GENDER DIFFERENCES • Females were more likely to have a more highly favorable response to the following items: • I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU. • I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time. • I was satisfied with the availability of faculty outside the classroom. • I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. • I felt academically challenged by the rigor of my coursework. • continued

  5. I was satisfied with my access to materials from the library needed for class work and research. • I developed in my ability to think analytically. • I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity • I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. • My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. • The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others.

  6. Undergraduate vs. Graduate Status • Graduate student status was more closely associated with favorable attitudes toward the following items: • I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time. • I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. • My degree program effectively prepared me for the work I have done since graduation. • The Faculty seemed interested in my progress as a student. • I was satisfied with the academic advising I received.

  7. Undergraduate were more likely to indicate favorable opinions for the following items: • I was satisfied with the library resources at STU. • My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. • I grew in my awareness of environmental issues.

  8. Ethnicity • Minority students were more likely to have favorable opinions concerning the following items: • I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU • I was satisfied with my access to materials from the library needed for class work and research. • My employer seems impressed that my degree is from STU • I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity • I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. • The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others. • I was satisfied with the library resources at STU

  9. Results of Individual Items

  10. I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU.

  11. I was satisfied with the availability of faculty outside the classroom

  12. I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time.

  13. I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field.

  14. I felt academically challenged by the rigor of my coursework.

  15. I was satisfied with my access to materials from the library needed for class work and research.

  16. I would advise a friend to attend STU.

  17. My employer seems impressed that my degree is from STU

  18. My degree program effectively prepared me for the work I have done since graduation.

  19. The Faculty seemed interested in my progress as a student.

  20. I developed in my ability to think analytically.

  21. I developed in my ability to write effectively

  22. I developed the capacity to understand many points of view.

  23. I developed the ability to work with others in a variety of settings.

  24. I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity

  25. I grew in my awareness of environmental issues.

  26. My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work.

  27. My exposure to the cultural diversity of STU while a student has increased my effectiveness in my career.

  28. The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others.

  29. I developed an appreciation of other cultures.

  30. I was satisfied with the academic advising I received.

  31. My participation in student activities has helped me achieve my professional and/or personal goals.

  32. I was satisfied with the library resources at STU.

  33. What level of study did you pursue at STU?

  34. How long did it take you to obtain your first full-time job after graduation?

  35. Are you currently working in your major/graduate program field of preparation?

  36. Have you pursued further graduate study since graduating from STU?

  37. What is your current or most recent annual salary?

  38. What is your gender?

  39. What is your racial/ethnic group?

  40. Were you employed while attending STU?

  41. Please rate the overall quality of your STU education.

  42. I took the majority of my classes while enrolled at STU at:

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