SURVEY OF GRADUATES College of Architecture, Design and Construction

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1 SURVEY OF GRADUATES College of Architecture, Design and Construction 1. If you could start over again, would you still go to college? Yes, and I would still go to Auburn % Yes, but I would go elsewhere. 1 4% No. 1 4% Total % 2. How would you rate your educational experience at Auburn University? Very Poor 0 0% Poor 0 0% Good 8 29% Excellent 20 71% Total % 3. How important was each of the following factors in your decision to attend Auburn University? Not Somewhat Very Most Total Important Important Important Important Responses (1) (2) (3) (4) Mean Location Size of institution Costs Financial aid/scholarship Majors offered Influence of family Influence of friends Academic reputation Athletic reputation Social reputation College guidebooks or rankings Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 1 J anuary, 2015

2 4. Below is a list of some abilities that most colleges expect graduates to attain, no matter what their major field of study. For each of the items listed, rate your level of ability at about the time you received your bachelor's degree from Auburn. Little or No Ability (1) Basic Ability (2) Intermediate Ability (3) Advanced Ability (4) Total Responses Mean Locate, evaluate and use information resources Read analytically and critically Construct effective arguments in support of a position Critique someone else's arguments Generate solutions to openended or ill-defined problems Apply simple mathematical methods in real-world settings Interpret and evaluate mathematical information in news reports Use writing to communicate effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes Make an effective oral presentation Describe how social systems (law, politics, economics, culture, etc.) develop and interact Analyze your own culture, history and society Recognize an individual's responsibilities within a community and society at large Interact with people of other races, ethnicities, and lifestyles Interact with people who have beliefs, values and opinions different than yours Apply the scientific method Describe the basic principles, laws, and theories of one area of science Appreciate and evaluate works of fine art (music, drama, painting, architecture, etc.) Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 2 J anuary, 2015

3 5. To what extent do you agree with the following statements about your major program or department while you were at Auburn University? Faculty members in my department were interested in the welfare of students. Faculty members helped graduates of my program find appropriate employment. Opportunities existed outside of class for interactions between students and faculty members in my program. Interactions and discussions with my peers in my program were an important source of motivation and support. Course requirements and sequences for my major were effective. My department provided effective instruction. Teaching and learning technologies (e.g., coursespecific software, electronic course presentations, etc.) were effectively used in my program. Strongly Disagree (1) Somewhat Disagree (2) Somewhat Agree (3) Strongly Agree (4) Total Responses Mean Since receiving your bachelor's degree from Auburn, have you enrolled for further study in a graduate or professional program? Yes 5 18% No, but I applied 2 7% No, but I am interested 5 18% No 16 57% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 3 J anuary, 2015

4 7. Please identify the institution in which you enrolled for graduate or professional study. Alabama ~ Auburn University 3 Maryland ~ Maryland Institute College of Art 1 Massachusetts ~ Boston University 1 8. What is your current enrollment status at this institution? Still enrolled 2 40% Not currently enrolled 1 20% Graduated with graduate or professional degree 2 40% Total 5 100% 9. Type of degree sought or completed: Master's or Educational Specialist 5 100% Professional Doctorate (DVM, PharmD, JD, MD, etc.) 0 0% Research Doctorate (PhD, EdD) 0 0% Other, please define: 0 0% Total 5 100% 10. Please select the broad field and major of your graduate or professional study. Business, Management, Marketing ~ Project Management 1 Architecture ~ Architecture 1 Visual and Performing Arts ~ Graphic Design 1 Architecture ~ Landscape Architecture 1 Other responses: CADC- Master's of Industrial Design Compared to graduates of other institutions, how well do you think Auburn prepared you for the graduate/professional program in which you are enrolled? Much Worse 0 0% Worse 0 0% About the Same 3 60% Better 1 20% Much Better 1 20% Total 5 100% Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 4 J anuary, 2015

5 12. Did you use the resources of AU Career Development Services (Tiger Recruiting Link, on-line resources, career fairs, job postings, on-campus interviews)? Yes 16 57% No 12 43% Total % 13. If you looked for a job, which resources did you find useful? (Click all that apply) AU Career Center 4 15% AU faculty members 12 46% Co-op experience 8 31% Direct contact with employer 20 77% Employment agency 2 8% Family, friends, or acquaintances 21 81% Internship experience 14 54% Job advertisement 10 38% Professional associations 7 27% Other, please describe* 3 12% *Other responses included: online presence for self-marketing; networking; Nothing, I went into manual labor at the first jobsite that would take me. 14. Since receiving your bachelor's degree from Auburn University, have you obtained an income producing job? Yes 25 89% No 3 11% Total % 15. How long was the search your first job after completing your bachelor s degree? Had same job before completing degree 4 16% Accepted position upon graduation 5 20% 1-3 months 9 36% 4-6 months 1 4% 7-12 months 2 8% Over 1 year 4 16% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 5 J anuary, 2015

6 16. If you have not obtained a job since receiving your bachelor's degree from Auburn, why? (Please select all that apply.) Looking for work 2 67% Student 2 67% Caring for family 1 33% Volunteer 0 0% Not working for other reasons 0 0% 17. Please select an occupational family, group, and sub-group for your first job after graduation from Auburn University. Architecture and Engineering Occupations 7 Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers ~ Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 4 Engineers 2 Other 1 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 5 Art and Design Workers 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Craft Artists 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Graphic Designers 3 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1 Business Operations Specialists ~ Cost Estimators 1 Community and Social Service Occupations 1 Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists 1 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1 Computer Occupations ~ Computer Occupations 1 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7 Construction Trades Workers ~ Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1 Helpers, Construction Trades ~ Helpers--Carpenters 1 Other Construction and Related Workers 1 Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers 1 Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers ~ First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 3 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1 Sales and Related Occupations 1 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing ~ Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1 Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 6 J anuary, 2015

7 18. If the occupational groups above do not represent your job, please list the title of your first job after graduation from Auburn University here: Architect Intern Information Technology Specialist Theater Prop Artisan Assistant Project Manager Project Manager Jobsite clean-up, drywall, carpentry, Assistant Field Manager concrete formwork, general helper. Field Engineer Estimator 19. What was the company name of your first employer after graduation? AMEC, Inc. Holder Construction Amerete, Inc. McCurry Construction Auburn University Restoration Hardware Kirk Market Bechtel Ruby Tuesday Inc. Brasfield & Gorrie Seay, Seay, & Litchfield City of Dunedin Sparks Construction Construction Enterprises, Inc. StageDoor Manor CreateTWO Stevens & Wilkinson Davis Architects Vagabond Vintage Furnishings, LLC. Design Initiative WDG Architecture Doster Contstruction Company Whole Foods Harlan Lee & Associates 20. In your first job after graduation, what was your employment status? Employed full-time (35+ hours per week) 21 91% Employed part-time (34 hours per week or less) 2 9% Total % 21. Approximately, what was your starting annual gross salary in your first job after graduation? Under $20, % $20,000-$29, % $30,000-$39, % $40,000-$49, % $50,000-$59, % $60,000-$69, % $70,000-$79, % $80,000 or more 0 0% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 7 J anuary, 2015

8 22. In what U.S. state or territory was your first job? Alabama 11 North Carolina 1 District of Columbia 1 South Carolina 1 Florida 1 Tennessee 3 Georgia 2 Texas 1 New York How important was each of the following factors in your decision to accept your first job? Not Somewhat Very Most Total Important Important Important Important Responses (1) (2) (3) (4) Mean Chance for advancement Pay Fringe Benefits Opportunity to use your education Job security Opportunity to develop new skills Type of work Working conditions or flexible working arrangements Affordable housing/rent Low state taxes Good public schools Availability of recreational areas and public parks Availability of nightlife or cultural activities Stable economy and an environment that is friendly to entrepreneurs Low crime rate/safety Being close to family/spouse Multiple modes of transit (walkable neighborhoods, bike paths, etc.) How related was your first job to your undergraduate degree from Auburn University? Directly related 16 67% Indirectly related 6 25% Not related 2 8% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 8 J anuary, 2015

9 25. Do you still hold the same job at the same employer? Yes, same job at the same employer 8 33% No, changed position or employer 16 67% No, do not work for pay 0 0% Total % 26. In your current job, what is your employment status? Employed for pay, full time (35+ hours per week) % Employed for pay, part time (34 hours or less per week) 0 0% Total % 27. Please select an occupational family, group, and sub-group for your current job. Architecture and Engineering Occupations 7 Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers ~ Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 4 Architecture and Engineering Occupations ~ Engineers 2 Other 1 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 7 Art and Design Workers 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Artists and Related Workers, All Other 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Craft Artists 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Graphic Designers 3 Art and Design Workers ~ Interior Designers 1 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2 Business Operations Specialists ~ Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1 Financial Specialists ~ Budget Analysts 1 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1 Computer Occupations ~ Computer Occupations, All Other 1 Construction and Extraction Occupations 6 Construction Trades Workers ~ Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 1 Other Construction and Related Workers 1 Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers 1 Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers ~ First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 3 Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 9 J anuary, 2015

10 28. If the occupational groups above do not represent your current job, please list the title of your current job here: Architect Intern I am a curator for a collection of artistmade Assistant Field Manager products on an e-commerce website. Assistant Project Manager Information Technology Specialist City Planner Intern/ project manager Estimator Project Engineer Field Engineer Theater Prop Graphic Designer/ Painter 29. What is the company name of your current employer? AMEC, Inc. Anthropologie - Urban Outfitters Inc. Auburn University Batten & Shaw, Inc Bechtel Brasfield & Gorrie Christ and Associates City of Largo Construction Enterprises, Inc. Cyberwoven Doster Contstruction Company Estimator Harlan Lee & Associates Infinity Property & Casualty Corporation Kirk Market of Kirk Group Lathan Associates Milwaukee Repertory Theater PCL Construction Scoutmob, INC. Seay, Seay, & Litchfield Solomon Cordwell Buenz VeenendaalCave WDG Architecture 30. In what U.S. state or territories are you currently employed? Alabama 7 Guam 1 California 1 Kentucky 2 District of Columbia 1 South Carolina 1 Florida 4 Tennessee 2 Georgia 2 Wisconsin How directly is your current position related to your degree from Auburn University? Directly related 17 69% Indirectly related 6 25% Not related 1 6% Total % 32. If your current position is not directly related to your degree from Auburn University, is this by choice? Yes 5 33% No 0 0% Employed in my field of study 10 67% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 10 J anuary, 2015

11 33. Approximately, what is your current gross annual salary? Under $20, % $20,000-$29, % $30,000-$39, % $40,000-$49, % $50,000-$59, % $60,000-$69, % $70,000-$79, % $80,000 or more 2 8% Total % 34. How well do you think your Auburn education has enhanced your opportunity for future advancement? Very well 18 67% Somewhat well 8 30% Not at all 1 4% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 11 J anuary, 2015