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Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Graduating Student Survey Spring 2017 College of Science

and Engineering

Published: May 2017

University of Houston-Clear Lake Office of Institutional Effectiveness Graduating Student Survey Spring 2017 Summary

The purpose of the Graduating Student Survey is to determine the level of satisfaction of graduating students concerning their recent higher education experience at University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL). The graduating student’s opinions are solicited regarding which areas or issues should be improved to ensure that UHCL maintains the highest quality of instruction. The percentage of students who would recommend UHCL to family or friends is included in the UHCL progress card each year and is shown on the next page.

The online Graduating Student Survey is conducted in fall and spring semesters using Qualtrics survey software. UHCL launched its semi-annual survey to graduating students for the Spring 2017 on February 27, 2017 and the survey was active through May 14, 2017. All students who applied for graduation during the spring 2017 semester were sent an invitation to complete the survey. The data can be divided by college, by degree level, by gender, by ethnicity, by program or any of the above combinations. The average completion time for the survey is 10 minutes. A short summary of data collected in the Graduating Student Survey Spring 2017 by UHCL and by individual schools is contained in the following pages.

The final reports are posted online at https://www.uhcl.edu/about/administrative-offices/institutional-effectiveness/institutional-research/survey-data.aspx

under Graduating Student Survey.

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UHCL

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 1,311 UHCL

graduating students were invited toparticipate in spring 2017; theresponse rate was 25.3% (n=331)compared to fall 2016 (24.9%), spring2016 (35.5%), fall 2015 (36.9%) andspring 2015 (28.6%).

• Gender: Forty-six respondents chosenot to answer this question.

Males 26.7% (n=76) Females 73.3% (n=209)

• Ethnicity: Forty-seven respondentschose not to answer this question.

White 34.9% (n=99) Black 6.0% (n=17) Hispanic 23.2% (n=66) Asian 28.9% (n=82) American Indian 0.4% (n=1) International 2.8% (n=8) Multi-racial 3.9% (n=11) Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% (n=0)

• Question: “Is your current have, or willbe starting a new job, to what extent is itrelated to your major or area of studentat UHCL?” Sixty-two respondents chosenot to answer this question.

58.0% (n=156) said Directly related 23.4% (n=63) said Somewhat related 18.6% (n=50) said Not related

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

the overall education you received fromUHCL?” Seventy-four respondentschose not to answer this question.

• 91.1% of the respondents (n=257) 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?” Fifty respondents chose notto answer this question.

81.5% (n=229) said Yes 18.5% (n=52) said No

• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” Fifty-threerespondents chose not to answer thisquestion.

67.6% (n=188) said Yes 15.8% (n=44) said No 16.5% (n=46) said Not Sure

. • “Will you recommend UHCL to friends

and family considering college?” Fifty-two respondents chose not to answerthis question.

90.7% (n=253) said Yes 9.3% (n=26) said No.


College of Business (BUS)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 334 BUS

graduating students were invited toparticipate in spring 2017; theresponse rate was 26.3% (n=88)compared to fall 2016 (21.3%)spring 2016 (36.1%), fall 2015,(36.7%) and spring 2015 (27.3%).

• Gender: Ten BUS respondents chosenot to answer this question.

Males 26.9% (n=21) Females 73.1% (n=57)

• Ethnicity: Ten BUS respondents chosenot to answer this question.


• Question: “If you currently have, or willbe starting a new job, to what extent is itrelated to your major or area of study atUHCL?” Thirteen BUS respondentschose not to answer this question.

53.3% (n=40) said Directly related 25.3% (n=19) said Somewhat related


the overall education you received fromUHCL?” Ten BUS respondents chosenot to answer this question.

91.1% of the respondents (n=71) 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?” Ten BUS respondents chosenot to answer this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” Eleven BUSrespondents chose not to answer thisquestion.


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


21.3% (n=16) said Not related


College of Education (COE)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 182 COE

graduating students were invited toparticipate in spring 2017; the responserate was 25.3% (n=46) compared to fall2016 (28.0%), spring 2016 (39.8%), fall2015 (41.1%) and spring 2015 (28.5%)

• Gender: Six COE respondents chosenot to answer this question.

Males 10.0% (n=4) Females 90.0% (n=36)

• Ethnicity: Six COE respondents chosenot to answer this question.


• Question: “If you currently have, or willbe starting a new job, to what extent is itrelated to your major or area of study atUHCL?” Eight COE respondents chosenot to answer this question.



the overall education you received fromUHCL?” Six COE respondents chosenot to answer this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” Six COE respondents chosenot to answer this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” Six COErespondents chose not to answer thisquestion.



and family considering college?” SevenCOE respondent chose not to answerthis question.



College of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 366 HSH

graduating students were invited toparticipate in spring 2017; the responserate was 27.3% (n=100) compared tofall 2016 (31.7%) spring 2016 (36.1%),fall 2015 (41.9%) and spring 2015(28.8%).

• • Gender: Thirteen HSH respondents

chose not to answer this question.

Males 18.4% (n=16) Females 81.6% (n=71)

• Ethnicity: Fourteen HSH respondentschose not to answer this question.


• Question: “If you currently have, or willbe starting a new job, to what extent is itrelated to your major or area of study atUHCL?” Sixteen HSH respondentschose not to answer this question.



the overall education you received fromUHCL?” Fourteen HSH respondentschose not to answer this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” Fourteen HSH respondentschose not to answer this question..


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” Fifteen HSHrespondents chose not to answer thisquestion.



and family considering college?”Fourteen HSH respondents chose not toanswer this question.



College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

Demographics Information:

• Respondents: A total of 429 CSEgraduating students were invited toparticipate in fall 2016; the responserate was 22.6% (n=97) compared to fall2016 (21.3%), spring 2016 (32.1%), fall2015 (32.4%) and spring 2015 (29.7%).

• Gender: Seventeen CSE respondentschose not to answer this question.

Males 43.8% (n=35) Females 56.3% (n=45)

• Ethnicity: Seventeen CSE respondentschose not to answer this question.


• Question: “If you currently have, or willbe starting a new job, to what extent is itrelated to your major or area of study atUHCL?” Twenty-five CSE respondentschose not to answer this question.


Overall Satisfaction:

• “Looking back, how would you evaluatethe overall education you received fromUHCL?” Nineteen CSE respondentschose not to answer this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” Twenty CSE respondentschose not to answer this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” Twenty-one CSErespondents chose not to answer thisquestion.


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• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?”Twenty-one CSE respondents chose notto answer this question.



University of Houston-Clear LakeOffice of Institutional EffectivenessGraduating Student Survey Spring 2017- College of Science and EngineeringReport Published: May 2017

What will be your degree level?

Note 1: There were a total of 429 CSE students who applied for graduation for the spring 2017 class. 97 CSE students participated in theGraduating Student Survey resulting in a 22.6% response rate.

Note 2: All NON-answered questions are EXCLUDED. Please note that this will change the TOTAL number of responses for each question sincedata vary according to whether students chose to respond or not respond to questions. Effective spring 2017, all completed and partial responseswill be included in the Graduate Student Survey reports.

:

Answer Response %

Undergraduate 17 17.5%

Graduate 80 82.5%

Doctorate 0 0.0%

Total 97 100.0%


From which college will you receive your degree?:

(A response to this question is required)

Answer Response %

College of Science and Engineering 97 100.0%

Total 97 100.0%


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

{Choose one}

Answer Response %

Biological Sciences 13 13.4%

Biotechnology 5 5.2%

Chemistry 2 2.1%

Computer Engineering 14 14.4%

Computer Information Systems 5 5.2%

Computer Science 15 15.5%

Engineering Management 14 14.4%

Environmental Science 3 3.1%

Information Technology 2 2.1%

Mathematical Sciences 1 1.0%

Physics 3 3.1%

Software Engineering 19 19.6%

Statistics 3 3.1%

Systems Engineering 1 1.0%

Obtained Dual Degree 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Physical Sciences 0 0.0%

Total 100 100.0%


While attending UHCL, did you take any classes away from the main UHCL campus (e.g., Sugar Land, Pearland, Medical Center, etc.)?

Answer Response %

Yes 8 8.4%

No 87 91.6%

Total 95 100.0%


While attending UHCL, did you take any web-based/internet classes?

Answer Response %

Yes 60 63.2%

No 35 36.8%

Total 95 100.0%


If you did take web-based/internet courses at UHCL, how would you rate your overall experience using that format?

Answer Response %Excellent 27 39.1%Good 31 44.9%Fair 9 13.0%Poor 2 2.9%Total 69 100.0%

MinValue

MaxValue

AverageValue Variance Standard

DeviationTotal

ResponsesTotal

Respondents

1 4 3.2 0.6 0.8 69 69


StatisticMy faculty

treatedme withrespect.

My facultywere

effectiveteachers

My facultyprovided

guidance onobtaining

employment inmy field.

My faculty gave mefrequent and promptfeedback regarding

academic work.

My facultychallenged

meacademically.

My facultywere

accessible

My facultyADVISOR gave

me accurateinformation about

myprogram/major.

My facultyADVISOR

wascourteous.

My facultyADVISOR gaveme the time I

needed to discussmy

program/major.

Min Value 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1

Max Value 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Mean 3.5 3.3 2.9 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4

Variance 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.5

StandardDeviation 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7

TotalResponses 95 95 90 95 95 95 95 95 94

TotalRespondents 95 95 90 95 95 95 95 95 94

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average Value

My faculty treated me with respect. 49 45 1 - 95 3.5My faculty were effective teachers 33 57 5 - 95 3.3My faculty provided guidance on obtaining employment in my field. 17 49 19 5 90 2.9My faculty gave me frequent and prompt feedback regarding academicwork. 27 60 8 - 95 3.2

My faculty challenged me academically. 33 54 8 - 95 3.3My faculty were accessible 42 49 4 - 95 3.4My faculty ADVISOR gave me accurate information about myprogram/major. 45 42 5 3 95 3.4

My faculty ADVISOR was courteous. 48 42 3 2 95 3.4My faculty ADVISOR gave me the time I needed to discuss myprogram/major. 45 43 2 4 94 3.4

EXPERIENCES WITH FACULTY


Statistic My advisors provided accurate information about degreerequirements and course sequencing.

My advisors were knowledgeable of campuspolicies and procedures.

My advisors wereaccessible.

My advisors cared aboutme as a person.

Min Value 1 1 1 1

Max Value 4 4 4 4

Mean 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4

Variance 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

StandardDeviation 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7

TotalResponses 94 93 95 95

TotalRespondents 94 93 95 95

Question Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average ValueMy advisors provided accurate information about degreerequirements and course sequencing. 42 49 1 2 94 3.4

My advisors were knowledgeable of campus policies andprocedures. 46 43 3 1 93 3.4

My advisors were accessible. 43 49 1 2 95 3.4

My advisors cared about me as a person. 43 47 3 2 95 3.4

ACADEMIC ADVISING


StatisticI am satisfied with the

availability of day classes(before 4 p.m.).

I am satisfied with theavailability of night classes

(after 4 p.m.).

I am satisfied with theavailability of weekend

classes.

I am satisfied with theavailability of web-based

classes.

I am satisfied with theavailability of off-campus

classes.

Min Value 1 1 1 1 1

Max Value 4 4 4 4 4

Mean 3.2 3.2 2.8 3.1 2.9

Variance 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.6 0.6

StandardDeviation 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.8 0.8

TotalResponses 88 91 69 85 56

TotalRespondents 88 91 69 85 56

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average Value

I am satisfied with the availability of day classes (before 4 p.m.). 30 46 11 1 88 3.2

I am satisfied with the availability of night classes (after 4 p.m.). 30 51 7 3 91 3.2

I am satisfied with the availability of weekend classes. 14 33 13 9 69 2.8

I am satisfied with the availability of web-based classes. 25 47 9 4 85 3.1

I am satisfied with the availability of off-campus classes. 10 33 9 4 56 2.9

CLASS AVAILABILITY


PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree Response AverageValue

My program provided the skills and knowledge needed for employment in my field. 24 59 7 - 90 3.2

My program prepared me to think critically. 32 55 3 1 91 3.3

My program prepared me to write effectively. 29 51 9 - 89 3.2

My program prepared me to speak effectively. 33 51 6 - 90 3.3

My program prepared me to apply and manage information technology effectively. 31 53 6 - 90 3.3

My program prepared me to work effectively in a team environment. 38 52 1 - 91 3.4

My program helped me to develop an awareness of local and global diversity. 26 54 8 - 88 3.2

My program prepared me to address the ethical commitments of professional life. 30 53 3 1 87 3.3

My program has made me more reflective about my personal morality. 26 51 9 1 87 3.2

My program has helped me become more conscientious about my role as a responsiblecitizen. 26 52 8 2 88 3.2


Statistic

My programprovided the

skills andknowledgeneeded for

employment inmy field.

My programprepared me

to thinkcritically.


to writeeffectively.


to speakeffectively.

My programprepared meto apply and

manageinformationtechnologyeffectively.

My programprepared me towork effectively

in a teamenvironment.

My programhelped me to

develop anawareness of

local andglobal

diversity.

My programprepared me to

address theethical

commitments ofprofessional life.

My programhas mademe morereflectiveabout mypersonalmorality.

My program hashelped me

become moreconscientious

about my role asa responsible

citizen.

Min Value 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1

Max Value 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Mean 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2

Variance 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5

StandardDeviation 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7

TotalResponses 90 91 89 90 90 91 88 87 87 88

TotalRespondents 90 91 89 90 90 91 88 87 87 88

PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE (continued)


Statistic

Participation inschool events made

me feel moreconnected to the

university.

Participation in internship andco-op projects made me feel

more connected to those in myprogram/major.

Participation in the StudentGovernment Association providedan opportunity for my voice to be

heard in the university.

Participation in studentleadership training providedthe skills for me to have a

successful academic career.

Participation in studentorganizations provided anopportunity for me to learn

from my peers.

Min Value 2 1 2 1 1

Max Value 4 4 4 4 4

Mean 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2

Variance 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3

StandardDeviation 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.6

TotalResponses 81 69 59 64 72

TotalRespondents 81 69 59 64 72

Question Strongly Agree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree Response Average Value

Participation in school events made me feel more connected to theuniversity. 29 46 6 - 81 3.3

Participation in internship and co-op projects made me feel moreconnected to those in my program/major. 16 45 6 2 69 3.1

Participation in the Student Government Association provided anopportunity for my voice to be heard in the university. 12 41 6 - 59 3.1

Participation in student leadership training provided the skills for meto have a successful academic career. 15 45 3 1 64 3.2

Participation in student organizations provided an opportunity forme to learn from my peers. 19 49 3 1 72 3.2

PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT


What is your current status?

(mark all that apply)

Other

International student

Graduate student

F1

Student

House wife

student

Student

Answer Response %

Active military service or dependent 0 0.0%

Self-employed 2 2.5%

Employed full-time 5 6.3%

Employed part-time 15 19.0%

Unemployed, seeking work 50 63.3%

Unemployed, not seeking employment 2 2.5%

Continuing as a full-time student at a 4-yr college after graduation 7 8.9%

Continuing as a part-time student at a 4-yr college after graduation 1 1.3%

Volunteer 4 5.1%

Other 7 8.9%

Total 93 100.0%


If you currently have, or will be starting a new job, to what extent is it related to your major or area of study at UHCL?

Answer Response %

Directly Related 45 62.5%

Somewhat related 19 26.4%

Not related 8 11.1%

Total 72 100.0%


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

Answer Response %

UHCL Career Services 12 21.1%

jobs4HAWKS - UHCL online Resume Database 6 10.5%

Personal Network 29 50.9%

UHCL Faculty/Staff 12 21.1%

UHCL Career Event - Jobfair, Networking Reception or Employer Spotlight 11 19.3%

Online resource (please specify) 18 31.6%

Total 88 100.0%

Online resource (please specify)

LinkedIn

Career Websites

social cites

LinkedIn or Monster

Linkedin

contacts

linkedin

GOOGLE

Company Website

Glassdoor

Linkedin


Answer Response %

Job Search Assistance 12 21.1%

Career Counseling and Career Assessments 5 8.8%

Mock Interviews 6 10.5%

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance 14 24.6%

Jobs4Hawks – Job Postings Database 2 3.5%

Career Events – Job Fairs, Networking Events, and Workshops 7 12.3%

On Campus Recruiting 9 15.8%

Salary Negotiation 0 0.0%

Other 2 3.5%

Total 57 100.0%

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


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

Statistic Value

Respondents 34


What is your current position?

Job Title: Employer: City State

Research assistant UT Health Houston Texas

Associate Teacher Houston Independent School District Houston Texas

graduate teaching assistant university of houston clear lake houston texas

Research Assisstant Environmental Institute of Houston Houston TX

Research lab Manager UHCL HOUSTON TX

Senior Research Assistant

Unemployed

Student Tech 1 Support center Houston Texas

Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Houston - clear lake Houston texas

Student NA NA NA

student ambassador uhcl houston texas

Teaching Assistant University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston TX

Student Tech UHCL Houston Texas

Ta of Systems Engineering Houston TX

Pharmacy Technician HEB Pharmacy League City Texas

Server Webster Tx

Student Student Houston Texas

CEO FSP Promotions Houston TX

Houston TX

Statistic Value

Respondents 19


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

Other

Science

Answer Response %

Accounting/Finance 2 3.8%

Aerospace 1 1.9%

Communications 2 3.8%

Counseling 0 0.0%

Education (Admin/Support) 4 7.7%

Education (Teaching) 7 13.5%

Engineering & Mgmt Services 18 34.6%

Environmental 1 1.9%

Health related 5 9.6%

Human Resources 0 0.0%

Utilities/Public Works 1 1.9%

Social Services 1 1.9%

Transportation 1 1.9%

Medical related 6 11.5%

Manufacturing 6 11.5%

Computer Information Systems 16 30.8%

Construction 1 1.9%

Other 3 5.8%

Government (local, state or federal including education) 2 3.8%

Legal Services/Criminal Justice 0 0.0%

Marketing/Advertising 0 0.0%

Real Estate/ Land Management 1 1.9%

Retail 3 5.8%

Total 81 100.0%


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

Answer Response %

Executive Management 3 5.8%

Middle Management 1 1.9%

Administrative 1 1.9%

Self-Employed 2 3.8%

Professional 12 23.1%

Para-Professional 0 0.0%

Support Staff 7 13.5%

Education Professional/Teacher 4 7.7%

Other 6 11.5%

Entry Level Management 16 30.8%

Total 52 100.0%

Other

Member of start up

TA

STUDENT


What is your current yearly salary range?

Answer Response %

Less than $14,999 31 66.0%

$15,000-$24,999 2 4.3%

$25,000-$34,999 2 4.3%

$35,000-$49,999 3 6.4%

$50,000-$74,999 3 6.4%

$75,000-$99,999 6 12.8%

$100,000-$149,999 0 0.0%

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

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

$500,000 or more 0 0.0%

Total 47 100.0%


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

Answer Response %

Very useful 32 50.8%

Somewhat useful 26 41.3%

Not very useful 4 6.3%

Not useful at all 1 1.6%

Total 63 100.0%

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

1 4 3.4 0.5 0.7 63 63


If you have plans for additional education, where are you planning to attend?

Statistic Value

Respondents 22

Text Entry

texas,Usa

NA

UHCL

I am planning to attend University of Houston - Main Campus

I am planning on attending medical school.

No

Post Doctorate P.hD, in usa

Las Cruces, NM

I may consider a business degree at a later date.

UH Optometry

NA.

NA

I am hoping to enroll in a Ph.D. at a University of California institution to study Neuroscience of Biomedical Engineering

I am planning to attend UTMBs PA program

A college of optometry

UHCL

University of Texas-Austin College of Pharmacy

Not applicable

Any good university, This university is

UHD For Data Analysis

Tyler, Texas

UHCL


If you plan to attend another institution, what is the name of that university?

Statistic Value

Respondents 15

Text EntryU of H main campus. UTNAI am planning to attend University of Houston - Main CampusNOPurdue UniversityBurrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fall of 2017University of Houston - main campusUniversity of Houston College of OptometryNA.NAUTMBSee above (University of California school system)UHCLNot applicableUniversity of Texas at Tyler


If you plan to continue your education, what is the highest degree you plan to earn (choose ONE response)?

Answer Response %

Master's Degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA) 19 32.8%

Professional Degree (e.g., medicine, law) 7 12.1%

Doctoral Degree (e.g., Ph.D. Ed. D., D.B.A.) 32 55.2%

Total 58 100.0%


Gender

Answer Response %

Male 35 43.8%

Female 45 56.3%

Total 80 100.0%


Ethnicity:

Answer Response %

White 13 16.3%

Black 0 0.0%

Hispanic 9 11.3%

Asian 51 63.8%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0%

American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0%

International 6 7.5%

Multi-racial 1 1.3%

Total 80 100.0%


Citizenship:

Answer Response %

U.S. Citizen 27 33.8%

U.S. Resident (green card holder) 3 3.8%

International (F1, J1, H1 Visa i.e. not US Citizen or Resident) 50 62.5%

Total 80 100.0%


Are you the first person in your family to obtain a degree?

Answer Response %

Yes 30 37.5%

No 50 62.5%

Total 80 100.0%


What is the highest level of education achieved by your MOTHER or female guardian?

Answer Response %

Less than high school 14 17.9%

High School or GED 19 24.4%

Some College 4 5.1%

Associate's Degree 10 12.8%

Bachelor's Degree 22 28.2%

Master's Degree 8 10.3%

Doctorate or Professional Degree 1 1.3%

Total 78 100.0%


What is the highest level of education achieved by your FATHER or male guardian?

Answer Response %

Less than high school 11 13.9%

High School or GED 12 15.2%

Some College 7 8.9%

Associate's Degree 8 10.1%

Bachelor's Degree 27 34.2%

Master's Degree 10 12.7%

Doctorate or Professional Degree 4 5.1%

Total 79 100.0%


What was your primary reason for obtaining a degree?

Answer Response %

Start a career 33 41.8%

Change careers 4 5.1%

Advance in current career 17 21.5%

Personal enrichment 16 20.3%

Other 1 1.3%

To support myself 8 10.1%

Total 79 100.0%


If other, please specify:

Statistic Value

Respondents 5

Text Entry

To support myself

There is no single primary reason. I suppose you could say that a combination of "start a career" and "personal enrichment" is close enough.

NA.

NA

Also personal enrichment!


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

Answer Response %

Excellent 19 24.4%

Good 47 60.3%

Fair 12 15.4%

Poor 0 0.0%

Total 78 100.0%

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance StandardDeviation Total Responses Total Respondents

2 4 3.1 0.4 0.6 78 78


Looking back, how would you evaluate your overall experiences?

Answer Response %

Excellent 28 35.9%

Good 41 52.6%

Fair 7 9.0%

Poor 2 2.6%

Total 78 100.0%

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

1 4 3.2 0.5 0.7 78 78


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

Answer Response %

Yes 53 68.8%

No 24 31.2%

Total 77 100.0%


Would you still choose to attend UHCL?

Answer Response %

Yes 41 53.2%

No 9 11.7%

Not Sure 27 35.1%

Total 77 100.0%


Please explain:

Statistic Value

Respondents 16

Text Entry

Staff and Faculty is very friendly and accesible to help student achieve their goals. Even though professor challenge their student, they still provide all thematerials and information necessary to overcome those challenges.

Even though there are a lot of organizations, I would like to attend a school with more tradition and where the student body has a sense of school spirit/pride.

I would plan based on my work location.

It is a good university and I feel like I received experiences that will be useful in my career

My professors and the courses I took at UHCL helped prepare me for the MCAT (Medical College Acceptance Test) and the research opportunities I have beengiven have helped expand my experience and knowledge in pre-clinical research

I was looking for in-person classes, including labs, that was affordable and close to where I lived without sacrificing quality. UHCL met these requirements.

No job lined up.

NA.

NA

Graduate school is very expensive, especially for an out-of-state student like myself. Perhaps if done differently, then I would attempt to apply directly to Ph.D.programs or look at more competitive M.S. programs. But overall I enjoyed my time and greatly appreciate the opportunities that I was afforded here - thankyou!!

There are few courses like scientific writing which were not price worthy. Future career information or career planning was not at all effective. Didn't pay attentionon giving awareness about career path in that field.

My program had very limited resources and did not allow for enough critical thinking and independent work to properly prepare me for the current job market.Faculty could not help with career placement since none had experience other than academia.

Not a lot of college type experiences here

friendly atmosphere

While there were some classes I would consider beneficial, there were many that served no purpose and had no clear course goals.

UHCL isn't the most prestigious college, but it does provide access to a lot of professionals (namely NASA employees) that I felt had relevant experience for mydegree. It was also in a convenient location for me. The recent reduction in even classes would make it nearly impossible to attend the classes required for mydegree. In order to attend UHCL for my degree now I would either have to switch to a night job or quit working altogether.


Would you still choose the same program of study?

Answer Response %

Yes 36 47.4%

No 22 28.9%

Not sure 18 23.7%

Total 76 100.0%


Please explain:

Statistic Value

Respondents 11

Text Entry

I have learn a lot and I think is a program very versatile.

NA.

NNA

I would go into education right away.

Molecular Biotechnology is an excellent course of study for learning practical biological techniques that can applied in many research labs.

This program is more focused on project planning, organizing and technology planning or management related courses. This program should have someinformation technology related courses which will help in future jobs like oracle, data base related or some cloud technologies. That will give mixed knowledge ondifferent platforms.

I like learning new things, rather than same thing over

I would probably choose a different area to study if I had the choice to do it over again.

I love environmental science

The distinction between a BS in IT and a BAS in IT is confusing, there really should only be one or the other.

Physics is what I wanted to study in the first place, and I am very happy with the curriculum provided for that degree.


Would you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?

Answer Response %

Yes 66 86.8%

No 10 13.2%

Total 76 100.0%


Please explain:

Statistic Value

Respondents 14

Text EntryFriendly, quiet yet good to place to go and study. Faculty is very helpful and the community is very aware and wants you to succeed.I hav already recommended my brother and few friends.It's a great place for first timers to explore world and also get exposure to various cultures.They have a good masters programI already have recommended UHCL to my younger cousinsDepending on their overall goals and situation.Pretty easy to earn a Master's degree.NANA.It has a fair range of options as far as studies and programs, and it is relatively affordable, but consider all possibilities before committing to anything.I will refer but not to suggest them to go with particular program. MIS and computer science are more helpful courses for IT field interested. Based on technicaleducation and quality.I don't feel as though I got much out of my tuition. Paying out of state for a mediocre education was disappointing. I would not want friends to experience it.There is also not a strong sense of community as I had at my undergrad school as most students come to class and then go home. My classes were also a bitisolating due to the majority of my classmates being international students that would not speak english in laboratory classes, which made group workimpossible.Good prices and low class numbersWhat I've seen of other STEM related degrees compares to the quality of my degree, so I would happily recommend any STEM related degree program atUHCL. I can't attest to other programs.


Additional Comments for any issues or concerns you may have:

Statistic Value

Respondents 9

Text EntryOnline courses should cost less than classroom classes. I'm paying to teach myself. All graduate students should have the option to opt out of things like healthand fitness fees. Same thing for undergrad students at half-time or less.NA.No Diversity in Master's Degree program Delta is very far from other buildings, so its hard to connect with people Shuttle service should be improvedNAThanks for the memories!This university is very less focused on sports or sport events. No proper infrastructure for tennis or any other games. at least failed to provide some drinkingwater facility at tennis courts or basket ball courts. And least worried on career help.The fees per subject is very high for an international studentKeep classes small. Keep emphasizing education and hiring/rewarding faculty that put educating as a priority. This is a major strength of UHCL. I could tell all ofmy professors were keenly interested and cared about me learning the material.I came to UHCL in large part because they were marketed as a school for working students - those that have to work part/full time while attending classes. WhenI started attending classes in 2010 I found that to be mostly true with a good offering of classes falling after normal work hours (i.e. the 5:30-7 and 7-10pmclasses). However, over the past 7 years there has been a steady move toward daytime classes. This has made it increasingly difficult to attend classes withoutaffecting my professional development.


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