Master Degree Exit Interview 2016 Civil Engineering

Similar documents
Master Degree Exit Interview Manufacturing Competitiveness

Master Degree Exit Interview Manufacturing Competitiveness

! MILLENNIUM MOMENTUM FOUNDATION, INC. (MMF)

Advising Survey 2009 (Frequency Tables)

MASTER PLAN OUTCOMES EVALUATION BSN PROGRAM

Alabama A&M University Student Academic Program Assessment Electrical Engineering Technology

Alabama A&M University Student Academic Program Assessment Mechanical Engineering Technology

Alabama A & M University Student Academic Program Assessment Physical Education

NOTIFICATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TALENTED STUDENTS -- VPASASP

LAII and Tinker Foundation Student Field Research Grants

2019 CTS/MNDOT CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

SEPTEMBER E XIT S URVEY SURVEY REPORT. Bachelor s Degree in Nursing Program. 4

Impact of Scholarships

Outputs Outcomes -- Impact Activities Participation Process (what & when) Impact Outcome

CSUSM. North San Diego County

REGON S SNURSEFACULTY: FACULTYOREGON SNURS OREGON SNURSEFACULT ON SNURSEFACULTY OR TYOREGON SNURSEFAC EGON SNURSEFACULTY WHY ARE THEY LEAVING?

Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Scholarship Holders Impact Survey

Institutional Assessment Report

Spring 2016 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exit Survey

UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND

SEPTEMBER E XIT S URVEY SURVEY REPORT. Associate Degree in Nursing Program


Barriers & Incentives to Obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Log in to a Distinguished Tradition. Since MASTER OF SCIENCE IN. Nursing. Online

(TRACK). Dear APE Student,

Morningside College Department of Nursing Outcome Measures Report

Applications postmarked after Monday, April 16, 2018 will not be processed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Baker College Waiver Form Office Copy Criminal Justice Concentration Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor of Science

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Student Scholarship Application. Boswell High School DEADLINE FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION: MARCH

The Pathway to Professional Engineering Licensure Dispelling the Myths in Becoming a Professional Engineer! A Panel Discussion

SEPTEMBER O NE-YEAR S URVEY SURVEY REPORT. Associate Degree in Nursing Program

A Comparative Case Study of the Facilitators, Barriers, Learning Strategies, Challenges and Obstacles of students in an Accelerated Nursing Program

Master of Science in Nursing Program. Nurse Educator / Clinical Leader Orientation Handbook for Preceptors. Angelo State University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2018 HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS APPLICATION Biomedical Engineering

Name: The Town of East Haven. Application for Employment. Position: Secretary II, Grade Level 10

The Nursing Workforce: Challenges for Community Health Centers and the Nation s Well-being

HILLIARD OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Systems

Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Collegiate Chapter. Request for Proposals Development Internship Opportunity

DEGREE PROGRAMS. Degree Programs 1. Communication, Organizational Communication Emphasis, Major. Computer Science, Comprehensive Major

The Norwegian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education with Russia

SEPTEMBER O NE-YEAR S URVEY SURVEY REPORT. Bachelor s Degree in Nursing Program

Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Charlotte. PRCSC Founder s Family Scholarship Application Packet

HOLYANGELUNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING AngelesCity. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING EDUCATION Major in Educational Leadership and Management

Admission to Graduate Nursing Programs (310)

Presidential Management Fellowship Maxwell School Workshop Kelli Young September 2009

1.1 The mission/philosophy and outcomes of the nursing education unit are congruent with those of the governing organization.

Fiscal Year 2013 Request for Proposals

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY. Graduate Business Professional Fee Grant Program

Graduate Student Fellowships. Lesley A. Brown Director of Proposal Development UNC Charlotte

February 5, RE: American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 6000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, D.C

MSN Program Application Process Checklist

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 3a STATE OF IOWA June 7-8, 2017

Brandi A. Quesenberry

IUE School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Campus assessment and evaluation report summary Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program

UTFORSK is funded by the Ministry of Education and Research and is administered by SIU.

Nanjing Statements. Statements on Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Education. Copyright 2017 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Evidenced-Informed Training Intervention For Puerto Rican Caregivers of Persons with ADRDP

Fiscal Year 2016 Request for Proposals

CCNE Standard I: Program Quality: Mission and Governance

A WORLD-CLASS HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

Conflict-Handling Modes of Vocational Health Occupations Teachers, Nursing Supervisors and Staff Development Personnel

University of Idaho Survey of Staff

6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN nursing.lmunet.edu Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

Text-based Document. The Examination of Skill Acquisition of U.S. Nurse Educator Competencies of Novice Nurse Faculty. Downloaded 3-May :40:46

Time/ Frequency of Assessment. Person Responsible. Associate Dean and Program Chair. Every 3 years Or accompanying curriculum change

The Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation, Inc th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA

Doctoral Grant for Teachers

Long Term Care Nurses Feelings on Communication, Teamwork and Stress in Long Term Care

Associate Degree: Nursing

Alumni Board of Governors Award

Awareness, Exploration, Experience, Transition

Please note that Academic Year (AY) is defined as Fall (August/September) Semester 2015 through Summer (July/August) Semester 2016.

Patient Engagement: Patients as Partners. John G. Abbott Chief Executive Officer October 20, 2011

REGISTERED NURSE TRANSITION TO PRACTICE PROGRAM APPLICATION

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA

M.S. in Nursing 2006 NCA Progress Report #9

2018 CALIFORNIA PLANNING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Do you or anyone you know meet the following qualifications:

2018 Young Leaders in Agriculture Scholarship Program

ICFAI Business School (IBS), IFHE Hyderabad

Regulations concerning awards of scholarships and loans at ETH Zurich (Scholarship regulations ETH Zurich)

University of Hawaii Maui College 2011 Annual Report of Instructional Program Data Nursing: Associate Degree

College of NURSING. Randolph F.R. Rasch, DEAN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Nursing Application Packet

TROY School of Nursing Evaluation Plan. Assessment Method/s

NewSchool of Architecture & Design San Diego, CA

Wyoming County Employment Application

SDSU Troops to Engineers SERVICE

Nonresident Tuition Waiver Application

WMI CERTIFICATE IN TRUST SERVICES INTAKE 9 - APPLICATION FORM

Applied Health Behavior Research

information and notes.

Nursing Students Information Literacy Skills Prior to and After Information Literacy Instruction

Taking the Next Step in Your Nursing Education

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION STUDIES

Important Information for all RA Candidates **[Current RAs will participate in the RA Request to Return Process.]**

Transcription:

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview 2016 Civil Engineering Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1

2

Sample Sample 2016 Population 10 Sample 14 Percent of participation 71% 3

STUDENT INFORMATION 4

Gender Male Female Total 8 2 10 10 9 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 2 8 Female Male 1 5

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 6

Financial support during graduate study Financial Support Educational Loan 4 Individual Support 2 PR Higher Education PRIDCO Scholarship 0 PR Higher Education Scholarship 0 Other 2 Total 8 PR Higher Education Scholarship Other 25% Individual Support 25% Educational Loan 5 PR Higher Education PRIDCO Scholarship 7

Main location Location San Juan Campus 6 INTEC 0 Boston Scientific 0 Mayagüez Howard Johnson 0 Mayagüez Howard Johnson Boston Scientific INTEC Total 6 San Juan Campus 10 8

Online course Location I studied less than 5 of my courses online 1 I studied 5 or more of my courses online 0 None 7 Total 8 I studied less than 5 of my courses online 12% I studied 5 or more of my courses online None 88% 9

TIME NOT TAKING COURSES OR WORKING ON RESEARCH PROJECT OR THESIS 10

Take time without work in your degree Not work on degree Yes 5 No 5 Total 10 No 5 Yes 5 11

Time without work in your degree Time Less than one year 1 1 year 0 1-2 years 1 2 years 0 2-3 years 2 3 years 1 4 years 0 5 years or more 0 Total 5 2-3 years 4 3 years 2 4 years 5 years or more Less than one year 2 1-2 Years 2 1 Year 2 years 12

PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 13

Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Yes 0 No 10 Total 10 Yes No 10 14

ACTIVITIES 15

What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 7 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 1 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 1 Total 10 0 16

What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? B 1 D C 1 F E G H 1 A 7 17

Which one is your principle activity? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 5 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 1 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. 0 G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 1 Total 8 18

Which one is your principle activity? D 13% C E F G H 13% A 62% B 12% 19

EMPLOYMENT 20

When you choose the graduate program, how strongly did you expect to obtain a job directly related to it? Evaluation Very Strongly 7 Somewhat Strongly 3 Not Strongly at all 0 Total 10 Somewhat Strongly 3 Not Strongly at all Very Strongly 7 21

Currently working Working Yes 8 No 2 Total 10 10 9 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 2 8 No Yes 1 22

Location of the company Location Puerto Rico 8 United States 0 Other 0 Total 8 United States Other Puerto Rico 10 23

Working load Working Load Full Time 8 Part Time 0 Total 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Part Time Full Time 1 24

The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 5 No 3 Total 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 38% 63% No Yes 2 1 25

If the job is not related to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it? Key Reason A Could not find a job in my field 0 B Better pay than a job in my field 0 C Better opportunity for advancement than my field 1 D To see if I like this kind of work 0 E Opportunity to help people or be useful to society 0 F Geographical location appealed to me 0 G Best opportunity among available jobs 0 H Other 0 Total 1 26

If the job is not related to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it? H G F E D A B C 10 27

Level of education required for your present job Degree Doctorate s degree 0 Master s degree 0 Bachelor s degree 8 Associate or Technical degree 0 Certification 0 Some college 0 No college required 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Total 28

Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 3 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 1 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 2 $40,001-$45,000 1 $45,001-$50,000 1 $50,000+ 0 Total 8 29

Starting Yearly Salary 4 38% 35% 3 25% 25% 2 15% 1 13% 13% 13% Percent 5% 30

Current Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 0 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 3 $40,001-$45,000 0 $45,001-$50,000 3 $50,000+ 2 Total 8 31

Current Yearly Salary 4 35% 38% 38% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 25% Percent 32

What kind of organization employs you? Organization Business or Industry 3 Government agency 5 Educational institution 0 Non-profit organization 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 63% Other Self-employed Non-profit organization Self-employed 0 Other 0 Total 8 4 3 2 38% Educational institution Government agency 1 Business or Industry 33

Level of satisfaction with your present job Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 13% 38% 3 2 5 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 34 Not very satisfied

To what extent do you deal that your present job contributes to attaining your career goals? Deal A great deal 7 Somewhat 0 10 98% 96% Not at all 1 Total 8 94% 92% 13% Not at all 9 Somewhat 88% A great deal 86% 84% 82% 8 88% 35

Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? Legend Statement A Above average GPA 1 B Academic major 6 C Double major 0 D Competence in foreign language 0 E Competence in English 1 F Competence in mathematics 1 G Competence in computers 0 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 3 I An effective job search campaign 1 J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 1 K Personality or interpersonal skills 4 L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 2 36 M Other 1 Total 21

Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? 3 29% 25% 2 19% 15% 14% 1 1 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% A B C D E F G H I J K L M 37

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 38

What are your plans for future educational activities? Key Statement A I do not plan to go to school again 2 B Taking interesting classes 3 C Acquiring job skills 4 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 3 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 0 F Obtaining a second master s degree 0 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 3 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 3 I Other 0 Total 18 39

What are your plans for future educational activities? 25% 22% 2 17% 17% 17% 17% 15% 1 11% 5% 40 A B C D E F G H I

Immediate post-graduate plan Plan NONE Obtaining the license authorizing the practice of engineering Keep working, taking the PE exam, maybe in a future come back to college for another degree Continuar trabajando y posiblemente estudiar algo adicional. Obtaining PMP Certification Acquire experience and apply my new knowledge to my career. Buscar trabajo basado en mi experiencia previa y/o en el Master completado. Get experience and later on move to the US 41

Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Considering Yes 5 No 3 Total 8 9 8 7 38% 6 5 4 No Yes 3 63% 2 1 42

When are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 When Immediately 0 Within one (1) year 3 Total 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 Within one (1) year Immediately 3 2 1 43

Are you already been admitted for further graduate study? 10 Admitted Yes 0 No 4 Total 4 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 44

Have you passed the Fundamental Engineering Examination? Passed Yes 5 No 1 Haven t take it 2 Total 8 10 9 25% 8 7 13% 6 Haven't take it 5 No 4 Yes 3 63% 2 1 45

Have you passed the Professional Engineering Examination? 10 Passed Yes 2 No 2 Haven t take it 4 9 8 7 5 Total 8 6 5 Haven't take it No 4 3 2 25% Yes 1 25% 46

COOP AND PLACEMENT OFFICE 47

Have you ever participated in COOP Internship? Participated Yes 0 No 9 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 48

Have you ever handed over your resume to the office? 10 Handed over resume 9 Yes 1 8 No 8 Total 9 7 6 5 4 89% No Yes 3 2 1 11% 49

Are you available for employment? 10 Available 9 Yes 5 No 4 Total 9 8 7 6 5 4 44% No Yes 3 56% 2 1 50

PROGRAM EVALUATION 51

What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program? 6 5 56% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 2 4 Average 2 Below Average 0 3 2 22% 22% Poor 0 Total 9 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 52

How would you rate your program s performance in keeping pace with recent trends and developments in your field? 6 5 4 3 2 1 33% 56% 11% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 5 Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 53

How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 22% 22% 44% 11% Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 2 Average 4 Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 9 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 54

How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 33% 44% 22% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 4 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 1 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 55

Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 7 6 67% Evaluation Excellent 6 5 Above Average 2 4 3 2 1 Excellent 22% Above Average 11% Average Below Average Poor Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 56

What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 7 6 67% Evaluation Excellent 6 5 4 Above Average 2 Average 1 Below Average 0 3 2 1 Excellent 22% Above Average 11% Average Below Average Poor Poor 0 Total 9 57

How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program? 6 5 56% Evaluation Excellent 5 4 3 2 1 33% 11% Above Average 3 Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 58

General comments about your graduate program Comments I think is good to extend some other disciplines, the college is equipped with profesorship and technology to satisfy does demands. Mejorar los laboratorios Provide the student with job offers even if the student hasn t completed the major. Without the opportunity of a job it is useless to make the decision to continue studying. 59

GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 60

Graduate admission process 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 89% Evaluation Excellent 8 Above Average 1 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 2 1 Excellent 11% Above Average Average Below Average Poor 61

Graduate new-student orientation 7 6 63% Evaluation Excellent 5 5 Above Average 3 4 3 38% Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 2 Total 8 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 62

Graduate School web page 7 6 67% Evaluation Excellent 6 5 Above Average 2 4 3 2 1 Excellent 22% Above Average 11% Average Below Average Poor Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 63

Graduation requirements 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 78% Excellent 11% 11% Above Average Average Below Average Poor Evaluation Excellent 7 Above Average 1 Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 9 64

General comments about the Graduate School Comments Great service and very satisfied with the team. No comments 65

LEVEL OF SATISFACTION 66

Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 8 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 88% Pretty satisfied 67

Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 9 8 7 6 5 22% 4 78% 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 68 Not very satisfied

Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). Satisfaction Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 69

You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 70

You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study/field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 71

Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 72

You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 73

You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 74

Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 75

Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 76

Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 77

You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 8 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 25% 75% Pretty satisfied 78

You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for life-long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 79

Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 80

Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 81

The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 82

Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 83

Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 44% 56% Pretty satisfied 84

Your major course of study Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 85 Not very satisfied

The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 11% 89% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 86

Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 22% 78% Pretty satisfied 87

Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 88

The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 56% 44% Pretty satisfied 89

The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 22% 78% Pretty satisfied 90

PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 11% 22% 67% Pretty satisfied 91

LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 92

Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 93

The thesis examination process was fair Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 94

My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 22% 78% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 95

I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 7 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 96

I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 97

I understood the required standard for the thesis Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 98

My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 99

My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 6 10 95% 9 85% 8 17% 83% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 100

I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 101

I understood the requirements of thesis examination Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 102

Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 7 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 103

My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 7 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 104

I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 105

The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 43% 57% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 106

As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 107

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 108

Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? Key Statement A Full time, regular position 8 B Full time, contract/temporary position 0 C Part time 1 D Actively seeking full time employment 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution 0 F Voluntary unemployed 1 G Other 1 Total 12 109

Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? 7 67% 6 5 4 3 2 1 8% 8% 8% 8% 110 A B C D E F G

If employed before starting studies, what was your job title? Job Title Engineering Supervisor 1 Project Manager 1 Civil Engineering 1 Mediador de conflictos obrero-patronales 1 Supervisor de Operaciones 1 Bridge Engineer 1 Inspector 1 Total 7 111

If you were working before starting your graduate studies, did you obtain or will obtain career advancement opportunities as result of your graduate degree completion? Career advancement Promotion 1 Job retention 1 No change 7 Other 1 Not working before starting graduate studies 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 7 1 1 Not working before starting graduate studies Other No change Job retention Promotion 112

EVALUATION 113

Academic advising and counseling service Satisfaction Fully satisfied 7 Partially satisfied 3 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 3 7 6 5 4 3 7 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 114

Personal security and safety on campus Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 1 9 84% Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 115

Classroom facilities Satisfaction Fully satisfied 7 Partially satisfied 3 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 3 7 6 5 4 3 7 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 116

Contact with faculty Satisfaction Fully satisfied 8 Partially satisfied 2 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 2 8 7 6 5 4 8 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 117

Quality of teaching Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 1 9 84% Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 118

Career services Satisfaction Fully satisfied 5 Partially satisfied 4 Unsatisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 44% 7 6 5 4 3 56% 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 119

Financial aid Satisfaction Fully satisfied 4 Partially satisfied 3 Unsatisfied 0 Total 7 10 9 8 43% 7 6 5 4 3 57% 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 120

Library resources Satisfaction Fully satisfied 8 Partially satisfied 2 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 2 8 7 6 5 4 8 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 121

Satisfaction with overall education Satisfaction Fully satisfied 8 Partially satisfied 2 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 2 8 7 6 5 4 8 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 122

Faculty s knowledge in their field Satisfaction Fully satisfied 10 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 123

Face to face enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 10 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 1 9 84% Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 124

Online enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 4 Partially satisfied 5 Unsatisfied 0 Total 9 10 9 8 7 56% 6 5 4 3 2 44% 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 125

Reference * California State University, Chico (n.d.) Retrieved August 30, 2012, from http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/wasc/docs/cpr_standard_4/cfr_4.5/grad_survey_sp 05.pdf 126