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%
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Majors and Concentrations
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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%
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Enrollment
Was the above program what you first enrolled in at FSU? Count Percent
Yes 73 67.6%
No 35 32.4%
Grand Total 108 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 34 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 109 100.0%
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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%
Grand Total 108 100.0%
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
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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%
Grand Total 107 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 80 100.0%
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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%
Grand Total 109 100.0%
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Did this internship help you network employment? Count Percent
Yes 18 45.0%
Somewhat 12 30.0%
No 10 25.0%
Grand Total 40 100.0%
Continuing Education
Have you enrolled in a degree program since graduating from FSU? Count Percent
Yes 50 45.9%
No 59 54.1%
Grand Total 109 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 49 100.0%
Other (please specify):
Associates Degree
Associates Degree in Accounting
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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%
Grand Total 109 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 104 100.0%
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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%
Grand Total 103 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 101 100.0%
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Have you obtained a position of leadership at your current job? Count Percent
Yes 37 36.3%
No 65 63.7%
Grand Total 102 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 104 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 105 100.0%
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%
Grand Total 104 100.0%
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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 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
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%
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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
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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%
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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%
Grand Total 109 100.0%
Gender: Count Percent
Female 83 77.6%
Male 24 22.4%
Grand Total 109 100.0%
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