2003 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey: Survey Instrument

North Carolina State University
2003 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey

This document lists survey questions and response options for the 2003 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey. To view frequency distributions of the responses to a questions, click on the question number.

  Section I: Professional Preparation
   In the first column, please select the appropriate bubble to indicate how important each area is in your current professional position, including graduate studies. Next, in the second column, indicate how well you think you were prepared in each area through your program of study at NC State.
  IMPORTANCE TO YOUR CURRENT WORK   HOW WELL WERE YOU PREPARED BY NC STATE?
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Excellent
 Good
 Average
 Fair
 Poor
 Not
Applicable
1. Communication skills overall  
  a. Written communication skills  
  b. Public speaking and presentation skills  
  c. Reading skills  
  d. Listening skills  
2. Overall technical knowledge  
  IMPORTANCE   PREPARATION
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Excellent
 Good
 Average
 Fair
 Poor
 Not
Applicable
3. Overall knowledge of computer applications  
  a. Basic computer skills (word processing, etc.)  
  b. Technical computer skills (programming, etc.)  
4. Ability to apply scientific principles  
5. Ability to apply mathematical skills  
6. Foreign language skills  
7. Ability to work in teams  
  IMPORTANCE   PREPARATION
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Excellent
 Good
 Average
 Fair
 Poor
 Not
Applicable
8. Leadership and management skills  
9. Using knowledge to solve problems overall  
  a. Bringing information/ideas together from different areas  
  b. Thinking creatively  
  c. Planning projects  
  d. Defining problems  
  e. Solving problems  
10. Skills gained through research, internship, or student teaching experience  
  IMPORTANCE   PREPARATION
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Excellent
 Good
 Average
 Fair
 Poor
 Not
Applicable
11. Work attitudes and skills overall  
  a. Ability to adjust to new job demands  
  b. Working under pressure  
  c. Making decisions under pressure  
  d. Ability to work independently  
  e. Ability to work with persons from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds  
  f. Being dependable and punctual  
  IMPORTANCE   PREPARATION
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Excellent
 Good
 Average
 Fair
 Poor
 Not
Applicable
12. Professional development overall  
  a. Professionalism  
  b. Conducting work activities in an ethical manner  
  c. Resourcefulness  
  d. Confidence in your ability to perform well  
  e. Ability to learn independently  
  f. Ability to grow on the job  
  g. Willingness to accept new responsibilities  

  Section II: Goals of Undergraduate Education
   This group of items consists of a set of goals developed at NC State for undergraduate education. In the first column, please indicate how important these are to you now as goals for an undergraduate education. In the second column, please indicate how satisfied you are that your undergraduate education at NC State met each goal listed below.
  IMPORTANCE   SATISFACTION LEVEL
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Very
Satisfied		 Somewhat
Satisfied		 Neither Sat.
nor Dissat.		 Somewhat
Dissatisfied		 Very
Dissatisfied		 Not
Applicable
13. Acquiring a broad general education  
14. Ability to critically analyze ideas and information  
15. Ability to understand current literature in my field  
16. Awareness of new scientific knowledge and discoveries  
17. Having tolerance for different points of view  
  IMPORTANCE   SATISFACTION LEVEL
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Very
Satisfied		 Somewhat
Satisfied		 Neither Sat.
nor Dissat.		 Somewhat
Dissatisfied		 Very
Dissatisfied		 Not
Applicable
18. Understanding how science and technology influence everyday life  
19. Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles  
20. Being involved in public and community affairs  
21. Understanding issues and problems facing the world  
22. Understanding the present as it relates to historical events/processes  
23. Appreciating racial equity  
  IMPORTANCE   SATISFACTION LEVEL
  Very
Important		 Important Moderately
Important		 Limited
Importance		 Not
Important		 Not
Applicable		   Very
Satisfied		 Somewhat
Satisfied		 Neither Sat.
nor Dissat.		 Somewhat
Dissatisfied		 Very
Dissatisfied		 Not
Applicable
24. Appreciating gender equity  
25. Developing a commitment to personal health and fitness  
26. Viewing learning as a lifelong process  
27. Advancing my appreciation of the arts, music, and literature  
28. Understanding my own abilities and interests  
29. Preparing for a career  

  Section III: General Education Preparation
   Please share your opinions on the general education preparation you gained at NC State. For items 30-37, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement.
  Agree Tend to Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Tend to Disagree Disagree No Opinion
30. Through my experiences at NC State, I know how to access and use the information I need in my professional position.
31. While at NC State, I made new friends with people from different countries or different cultural backgrounds than mine.
32. My social science courses at NC State have provided knowledge and insights useful to my professional activities.
33. My undergraduate experiences and courses at NC State encouraged me to think creatively and innovatively.
34. My education at NC State has prepared me to be competitive with graduates from other institutions.
If you had foreign language courses at NC State, please answer item 35. If not, skip this item.
35. Foreign language courses at NC State have helped me gain an appreciation for other cultures.
36. To keep in touch with current events, I frequently read newspapers and magazines.
37. Excluding newspapers and magazines, I read for leisure frequently.

  Section IV: Further Education

38. What is your current status with regard to graduate/professional study?
Have not applied
Have applied  
Have been accepted  
Am currently enrolled (mark your response then skip to item #40)  
Have already completed (mark your response then skip to item #41)  

39. If you are not currently enrolled or have not already completed a graduate/professional degree, what is your level of interest in continuing your education through graduate/professional school?
High interest (mark your response then skip to item #43 )  
Moderate interest (mark your response then skip to item #43)  
Low interest (mark your response then skip to item #43 )  
Not interested at all (mark your response then skip to item #43)  

40. As defined by your institution, what is your current enrollment status?
Full-time  
Part-time  
Do not know  

41. How well prepared were you for graduate/professional school?
Excellent preparation  
Good preparation  
Average preparation  
Fair preparation  
Poor preparation  
Not applicable  

42. If you have been accepted, are currently enrolled, or have already completed a graduate/professional degree, please provide us with information about your program of study.
Institution name:    
Institution location:    
Academic discipline:    
Degree sought or completed:    

  Section V: Employment

43. How long did it take you to get your first full-time permanent job after completing your bachelors degree?
Had same job before completing degree  
Accepted position upon graduation  
1-6 months  
7-12 months  
Over 1 year  
Have not yet obtained a full-time permanent job (mark your response then skip to item #54)  
Not applicable (mark your response then skip to item #54)  

44. How closely was your first job related to your degree at NC State?
Directly related (mark your response then skip to item #46)  
Somewhat related (mark your response then skip to item #46)  
Not related  

45. If your first job was outside your major field of study, was this by choice?
Yes  
No  

46. How well prepared were you by NC State for your first job after graduating?
Excellent preparation  
Good preparation  
Average preparation  
Fair preparation  
Poor preparation  
Not applicable  

47. Within what general range was your starting salary at your first job? (Note: this information will remain confidential.)
Under $20,000 $50,000 - $54,999  
$20,000 - $24,999 $55,000 - $59,999  
$25,000 - $29,999 $60,000 - $64,999  
$30,000 - $34,999 $65,000 - $69,999  
$35,000 - $39,999 $70,000 - $74,999  
$40,000 - $44,999 $75,000 or over  
$45,000 - $49,999    

48. What is your current employment status?
Employed full-time (35+ hours per week)  
Employed part-time (34 hours per week or less)  
Unemployed, but seeking employment (mark your response then skip to item #54)  
Unemployed, not seeking employment (mark your response then skip to item #54)  

49. Are you in the same position you first took after graduating from NC State, or have you changed positions and/or employers?
Same position and employer (mark your response then skip to item #53)  
Different position/employer  

50. How closely is your current position related to your degree from NC State?
Directly related (mark your response then skip to item #52)  
Somewhat related (mark your response then skip to item #52)  
Not related  

51. If you are employed outside your major field of study, is this by choice?
Yes  
No  

52. How well prepared were you by NC State for your current position?
Excellent preparation  
Good preparation  
Average preparation  
Fair preparation  
Poor preparation  
Not applicable  

53. Within what general range is your current salary per year? (Note: this information will remain confidential.)
Under $20,000 $50,000 - $54,999  
$20,000 - $24,999 $55,000 - $59,999  
$25,000 - $29,999 $60,000 - $64,999  
$30,000 - $34,999 $65,000 - $69,999  
$35,000 - $39,999 $70,000 - $74,999  
$40,000 - $44,999 $75,000 or over  
$45,000 - $49,999    

54. While at NC State, did you participate in any of the following work-related experiences? (Mark all that apply)
Cooperative Education Program  
Research  
Internship  
Summer employment or part-time job in major  
Did not participate in any of these experiences  

55. If so, was that experience helpful in securing your current position of employment?
Yes  
No  
Not applicable  

  Section VI: Alumni Services

56.    To what extent would you value the following NC State Alumni services?
  A lot Some A little Not at all  
a. Alumni seminars and short courses in your discipline
b. Career Planning and Placement assistance
c. Getting the Alumni Magazine
d. Hearing about NC State events in your area
e. NC State reunions
f. Being kept informed about the NC State community

57. Are there any other services or activities you would like the NC State Alumni Association to provide? If so, please describe.
 

  Section VII: Conclusions
58. What three recommendations would you make to the Chancellor for ways to improve undergraduate experiences at NC State?
  a.

  b.
  c.

 


 

For more information on the 2003 Baccalaureate Alumni Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: April, 2003

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