University-Wide Report

Survey of Immediate Supervisors
of Alumni from
August 2000 through May 2009 Commencements

(Graduate and Undergraduate Alumni)

NOTE: Items Q1a - Q1j (Importance) were asked of employers in Cohorts 2002 through 2006.
Over 90% of employers rated each skill area as Very & Somewhat Important.
Beginning with the 2007 Cohort (Aug. & Dec. '05 & May '06) only items Q2a through Q2j (Preparations) were asked.

 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.41

Q2a) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to carry out the writing tasks required by (his/her/their) position(s)?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1430

62

2 - Somewhat prepared

710

31

3 - Somewhat unprepared

85

4

4 - Very unprepared

10

0

8 - Don't Know

52

2

9 - Refused

13

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University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.39

Q2b) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to express themselves orally, as required by (his/her/their) position(s)?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1500

65

2 - Somewhat prepared

681

30

3 - Somewhat unprepared

91

4

4 - Very unprepared

11

0

8 - Don't Know

7

0

9 - Refused

10

0


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.47

Q2c) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to use quantitative methods?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1220

53

2 - Somewhat prepared

793

34

3 - Somewhat unprepared

73

3

4 - Very unprepared

15

1

8 - Don't Know

184

8

9 - Refused

15

1


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.46

Q2d) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to develop solutions to work-related problems?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1368

59

2 - Somewhat prepared

785

34

3 - Somewhat unprepared

107

5

4 - Very unprepared

20

1

8 - Don't Know

11

0

9 - Refused

9

0


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.42

Q2e) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to think critically, including analyzing and evaluating information?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1443

63

2 - Somewhat prepared

725

32

3 - Somewhat unprepared

97

4

4 - Very unprepared

14

1

8 - Don't Know

12

1

9 - Refused

9

0


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.24

Q2f) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to work cooperatively with others on a team?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1799

78

2 - Somewhat prepared

417

18

3 - Somewhat unprepared

53

2

4 - Very unprepared

9

0

8 - Don't Know

12

1

9 - Refused

10

0


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.36

Q2g) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to use computers or other technology in the workplace?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1541

67

2 - Somewhat prepared

623

27

3 - Somewhat unprepared

63

3

4 - Very unprepared

17

1

8 - Don't Know

44

2

9 - Refused

12

1


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.23

Q2h) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to exhibit an interest in continued learning or education?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1778

77

2 - Somewhat prepared

411

18

3 - Somewhat unprepared

36

2

4 - Very unprepared

8

0

8 - Don't Know

56

2

9 - Refused

11

0


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.22

Q2i) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to be at ease working in a culturally diverse environment?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1779

77

2 - Somewhat prepared

418

18

3 - Somewhat unprepared

32

1

4 - Very unprepared

4

0

8 - Don't Know

56

2

9 - Refused

11

0


 

University-Wide
Aug. 2000 - May 2009
N = 2300
Mean = 1.25

Q2j) How prepared or unprepared (was/were) (this graduate/these graduates) to consider the ethical implications of (his/her/their) behavior?

F

%

1 - Very prepared

1782

77

2 - Somewhat prepared

407

18

3 - Somewhat unprepared

48

2

4 - Very unprepared

20

1

8 - Don't Know

31

1

9 - Refused

12

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