office of institutional effectiveness

October 2014

Alumni Sur vey 2013-14

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

about the survey

Graduating Student Survey: April 2014

This Alumni Survey, the first one to be administered by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE), was conducted during January – April, 2014. The population surveyed consisted of those alumni who had completed a year after their graduation i.e., those who had graduated during the academic year 2011-12. There were 728 alumni in this group. Initially, the survey used targeted email messages to solicit responses. Each person’s RangerMail email address was used, while 584 alumni also had an alternative email address on file. Due to incorrect addresses, 150 of those messages failed to be delivered to the recipients. In order to improve response rate, in the latter part of the survey period a survey link also was distributed through social media, inviting those who graduated during AY 2011-12 to participate. By the end of the survey period, a total of 84 responses were received, resulting in a response rate of 12%. This report presents the frequency distribution of responses for the questions in the survey.

Overview

Response Rate

Percentage of Alumni Who Responded to the Survey

N = 728

88%

12%

Current status

Which best describe(s) your current situation?

Are you currently actively searching for a (primary job) or a new primary job?

Current Status

Which best describe(s) your current situation?

1%

1%

4%

7%

7%

11%

16%

52%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Serving part-time in the armed forces

Serving full-time in the armed forces

Caring for home and/or family full-time

Other

Continuing my education/training part-time

Continuing my education/training full-time

Working part-time

Working full-time

N=82

Are you currently actively searching for a primary job (or new primary job)?

36%

64%

Yes No

N = 76

Current status

Which type of organization or sector do you work in?Which type of organization or sector do you work in?

2%

2%

2%

4%

4%

4%

8%

10%

65%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

Undecided/Unknown

Self-employed in own business, professional practice, or farm

Federal government

State government (excluding public education)

Public or private K-12 education

Not-for-profit tax exempt or charitable organization

Public or private post-secondary education

Local government (excluding public education)

Private for-profit corporation/company/group

N=82

Current status

Which occupational category best describes your current position? Which occupational category best describes your current position?

2%

2%

2%

2%

2%

2%

2%

4%

6%

6%

6%

6%

8%

8%

8%

10%

10%

16%

0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%

Undecided/Unknown

Transportation and Material Moving

Military

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Construction and Extraction

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and…

Architecture and Engineering

Production

Protective Service

Healthcare Support

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Community and Social Service

Sales and Related

Office and Administrative Support

Computer and Mathematical

Management

Education, Training, and Library

Business and Financial Operations

N=51

Current status

On average, how many hours do you work per week?

Which of the following categories includes your annual salary?Which of the following categories includes your annual salary?

19%

19%

17%

13%

13%

6%

6%

8%

0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%

Less than $20,000

$20,001 to $30,000

$30,001 to $40,000

$40,001 to $50,000

$50,001 to $60,000

$60,001 to $70,000

$70,001 to $80,000

More than $90,000

N=53

On average, how many hours do you work per week?

6%

60%

34% 0-2021-4041-60

N=50

Current status

Which best describes your current educational or training experience?Which best describes your current educational or training experience?

80%

7%

7%

7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Graduate or professional school

Additional undergraduate degree

Additional undergraduate levelcoursework

Specialized career training

N=15

Which college/university are you currently attending? (N = 13)

College/University PercentConcordia University (WI) 8%Marquette University 15%UW-Milwaukee 8%UW-Parkside 23%UW-Platteville 8%Milwaukee Area Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College 8%Columbia University in the City of New York 8%

University of Oregon 8%Brandman University (Irvine, California) 8%

University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign 8%

Current status

Was this institution your first choice for your graduate/professional education?

Which degree(s) are you pursuing? (N=10)

Degree PercentMaster of Arts (M.A.) 30%Master of Science (M.S.) 20%Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 20%Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 10%Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) 10%Master of Physician Assistant Studies MPAS 10%

Was this institution your first choice for your graduate/professional education?

45%55%

YesNo

N = 11

Current status

Are you currently actively involved in any community service activities?Are you currently actively involved in any community service activities?

39%

61%

YesNo

N=61

Uw - parkside experience

How well did the following UW-Parkside experiences prepare you for your current position?

Please indicate whether each of the following descriptions applies to your current position.Please indicate whether each of the following descriptions applies to your current position.

64%74% 79%

87%

62% 58%

40%

77%

36%26% 21%

13%

38% 42%

60%

23%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Related toDegree

earned atUW-Parkside

My desiredcareer path

Uses skillslearned at

UW-Parkside

Work I findmeaningful

Permanentappointment

Providesadequate

compensationto support my

desiredlifestyle

First job Ihave had

sincegraduation

Only job Icurrently

have

NoYes

N=52

UW-Parkside Experience

How well did the following UW-Parkside experiences prepare you for your current position?


When did you obtain your current position? When did you obtain your first position upon graduation?

23%

9%

26%

42%

0%

10%

38%

52%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

More than ayear after

graduation

6-12 Monthsafter

graduation

0-6 Monthsafter

graduation

Prior tograduationfrom UW-Parkside

More than ayear after

graduation

6-12 Monthsafter

graduation

0-6 Monthsafter

graduation

Prior tograduationfrom UW-Parkside




How did your education at UW-Parkside compare to the education of students from other colleges/universities in your program? Compared to others:

18%

27% 27%

18%

9%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

I am much betterprepared

I am betterprepared

My preparation isabout equal

I am less prepared I am unsure

N=11

How did your education at UW-Parkside compare to the education of students from other colleges/universities in your program? Compared to others:

In approximately how many community service activities did/participate while at UW-Parkside?In approximately how many community service activities did / participate while at UW-Parkside?

40%

37%

12%

12%None1-34-6More than 6

N= 60


To what extent did your community service activities at UW-Parkside influence your current service?

To what extent did your community service activities at / UW-Parkside influence your current service?

31%

38%

31%Very muchSomewhatMinimally

N=16

PersPective of UW - Parkside

Rate the features of your major/program of study at UW-Parkside

If you could start your education over again, would you:

Perspective on UW-Parkside

Rate the features of your major / program of study at UW-Parkside

10%

8%

7%

5%

16%

30%

26%

20%

13%

20%

42%

51%

51%

43%

30%

18%

15%

23%

39%

34%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Exposure to the latest ideas, technology, and professionalpractices

Opportunities for experiential learning

Availability of courses/scheduling

Quality of instruction

Quality of academic advising

Poor Fair Good ExcellentN=61


33%

46%

10%5% 7%

0%5%

10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%

Definitely yes Probably yes Probably not Definitely not Unsure

Attend UW-Parkside

N=61

PersPective of UW - Parkside


36%39%

12%

7% 7%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

Definitely yes Probably yes Probably not Definitely not Unsure

Declare the same major program(s)

N=59

MIscellaneous

At the time you graduated from UW-Parkside, what was the total amount that you borrowed to finance your college education for which you were (are) personally responsible for paying?Miscellaneous

At the time you graduated from UW-Parkside, what was the total amount that you borrowed to finance your college education for which you were (are) personally responsible for paying?

2%

30%

5%

13%

3%

3%

17%

17%

3%

7%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Do not know

No loans

Less than $5,000

$5,000-9,999

$10,000-14,999

$15,000-19,999

$20,000-29,999

$30,000-39,999

$40,000-49,999

$50,000 or more

N=60

Do you anticipate pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the future?Do you anticipate pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the future?

20%

27%

24%

8%

20%Definitely yesProbably yesProbably notDefinitely notUnsure

N=41

MIscellaneous

Please tell us about your UW-Parkside alumni experiences.Please tell us about your UW-Parkside alumni experiences.

10%

15%

17%

59%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Participated in alumni events

Volunteered my time in support of UW-Parkside activities and/or functions

Contributed financially to UW-Parkside

Encouraged a prospective student toconsider attending UW-Parkside

N=41

How connected do you feel to UW-Parkside?How connected do you feel to UW-Parkside?

16%

43%

28%

14%

Very strong connectionSome connectionVery little connectionNo connection

N=58

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