Survey of College of Agriculture Graduates Please indicate the most appropriate response to the following questions

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1 Survey of College of Agriculture Graduates Please indicate the most appropriate response to the following questions If you could start over again, would you still go to college? Yes, and I would still go to Auburn. 96.4% 27 Yes, but I would go elsewhere. 3.6% 1 No. 0.0% 0 How would you rate your educational experience at Auburn University? Excellent 71.4% 20 Good 28.6% 8 Fair 0.0% 0 Poor 0.0% 0 How important was each of the following factors in your decision to attend Auburn University? Most Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important Costs 21.4% 28.6% 50.0% 0% 00% 0.0% Friends influence 0.0% 17.9% 42.9% 39.3% Athletic reputation 14.3% 32.1% 39.3% 14.3% Size of institution 14.3% 14.3% 50.0% 21.4% Majors offered 60.7% 35.7% 3.6% 0.0% Family influence 14.3% 28.6% 32.1% 25.0% Academic reputation 46.4% 42.9% 10.7% 0.0% Financial aid/scholarship 17.9% 28.6% 21.4% 32.1% Social reputation 14.3% 32.1% 35.7% 17.9% College guidebooks or rankings 7.1% 28.6% 39.3% 25.0% Location 46.4% 42.9% 7.1% 3.6% Page 1

2 Your Major Department To What extent to 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 the program find appropriate employment. Opportunities existed outside of class for interaction between students and faculty members. Interactions and discussions with my peers in the department were a 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., course specific software, electronic course presentations, etc.) were effectively used in my classes. Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree 64.3% 32.1% 3.6% 0.0% % 21.4% 21.4% 7.1% % 40.7% 3.7% 0.0% % 35.7% 3.6% 0.0% % 35.7% 7.1% 0.0% % 14.3% 7.1% 0.0% % 35.7% 21.4% 0.0% Your General Education For each of the items listed, rate your level of ability at about the me you received your bachelors degree from Auburn. Your Ability to: 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 open ended 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.) Little or No Ability Basic Ability Intermediate Ability Advanced Ability 0.0% 0.0% 64.3% 35.7% % 10.7% 46.4% 42.9% % 3.6% 39.3% 57.1% % 14.3% 25.0% 60.7% % 7.1% 32.1% 60.7% % 7.1% 35.7% 57.1% % 10.7% 39.3% 46.4% % 10.7% 28.6% 60.7% % 10.7% 25.0% 64.3% % 35.7% 39.3% 21.4% % 17.9% 50.0% 32.1% % 3.6% 50.0% 46.4% % 0.0% 28.6% 71.4% % 7.1% 25.0% 67.9% % 7.1% 21.4% 67.9% % 7.4% 33.3% 55.6% % 32.1% 39.3% 28.6% Page 2

3 Students par cipate in a wide variety of ac vi es. Es mate the number of hours in a typical, 7 day week you spent par cipa ng in the following clubs, organizations,programs, enrichment activities, etc. while at Auburn University. Academic/professional organizations Camp War Eagle/SOS counselor College/school host or representative Honor societies Intramural/recreational sports, club teams Learning communities Minority student groups Political/issue groups Religious groups Residence hall association/staff ROTC Social fraternity/sorority/panhellenic Student government Student media/publications Student recruiter University honors program University Program Council (UPC) Varsity athletic teams Visual/performing arts/music groups Volunteer/service organizations Work on or off campus % 35.7% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% % 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% % 10.7% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% % 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 32.1% 14.3% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 28.6% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.6% 0.0% 7.1% 17.9% 0.0% 3.6% % 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.7% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% % 3.6% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% % 46.4% 3.6% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.6% 7.1% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 53.6% Page 3

4 Since receiving your bachelors degree from Auburn, have you enrolled for further study in a graduate/professional program? Yes 32.1% 9 No, but have applied 0.0% 0 No, but I am interested 39.3% 11 No 28.6% 8 If you are currently enrolled or have already completed a graduate/professional degree, please indicate the institution you are currently enrolled in or last attended: Auburn University 44.4% 4 Univ Of Alabama At Birmingham 22.2% 2 University of Alabama 11.1% 1 University of South Alabama 11.1% 1 Ross University School of Medicine 11.1% 1 Type of Degree Sought Master's 66.7% 6 Doctorate 11.1% 1 Education Specialist 0.0% 0 First Professional, Law,Med, Vet. Med. etc. 11.1% 1 Other 11.1% 1 First, select area of study of your degree, then select from majors within that area of study. Agriculture (incl. Animal, Dairy, Poultry Science, Horticulture) 44.4% 4 Education (incl. Counselor, Special Education) 11.1% 1 Medical (incl. Nursing, Pharmacy, Vet. Medicine, Comm. Disorders) 22.2% 2 Engineering 11.1% 1 Human Sciences (Family, Childhood Development, Nutrition) 11.1% 1 Page 4

5 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 Better 44.4% 4 Better 33.3% 3 About the Same 22.2% 2 Worse 0.0% 0 Much Worse 0.0% 0 How long was your search for your first job after you completed your bachelors degree? Had same job before completing degree 14.3% 4 Accepted position upon graduation 57.1% months 10.7% months 3.6% months 3.6% 1 Over 1 year 3.6% 1 Have not obtained a job 3.6% 1 Not applicable (Still a student or other reason) 3.6% 1 Did you use the resources of AU Career Development Services (Tiger Recruiting Link, on line resources, career fairs, job postings, on campus interviews)? Yes 42.3% 11 No 57.7% 15 In your search for your first job, which resources did you find useful?(click all that apply) AU Career Development Services 5.5% 3 AU faculty members 16.4% 9 Co op experience 1.8% 1 Computer search service 9.1% 5 Direct contact with employer 21.8% 12 Employment agency 0.0% 0 Family, friends or acquaintances 21.8% 12 Internship experience 9.1% 5 Job advertisement 9.1% 5 Professional associations 5.5% 3 Total Selected 55 Page 5

6 What was your first job after graduation? Agricultural Extension Agent 3.3% 1 Assistant in Surgical Clinic 3.3% 1 Farm 3.3% 1 Golf Course Assistant Superintendent 3.3% 1 Head Grower/ Farm Manager 3.3% 1 Management Trainee 3.3% 1 Quality Assurance Supervisor in Food Industry 3.3% 1 Veterinarian 6.7% 2 Bill and Account Collector 3.3% 1 Healthcare Practitioners 6.7% 2 Managers, Other 20.0% 6 Managers, Industrial Production 3.3% 1 Sales Representatives 3.3% 1 Science, Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 3.3% 1 Surgeon's Assistant 3.3% 1 Managers, Construction 3.3% 1 Teachers, Secondary School 3.3% 1 Teachers, Elementary School 3.3% 1 Landscaping 10.0% 3 Managers, Retail Sales Worker 3.3% 1 Technicians, Life, Physical, and Social Science 3.3% 1 In your first job after graduation, what was your employment status? Employed full time (35+ hours/week) 92.3% 24 Employed part time (34 or less hours/week) 7.7% 2 What was your approximate starting gross annual salary in your first job after graduation? Under $20, % 3 $20,000 $29, % 2 $30,000 $39, % 12 $40,000 $49, % 5 $50,000 $59, % 2 $60,000 $69, % 0 $70,000 $79, % 1 $80,000 or more 3.8% 1 Page 6

7 In what state was your first job? Alabama 80.8% 21 Georgia 11.5% 3 Florida 3.8% 1 Texas 3.8% 1 How important was each of the following factors in your decision to accept your first job? Amount of supervision Challenges of work Chance for advancement Fringe benefits Importance of work Job security Location of job Opportunities to be my own boss Opportunity to develop new skills Opportunity to travel Opportunity to use my education Pay Respect people have for this kind of work Type of work Work Associates Working conditions Most Very Somewhat Not Important Important Important Import 3.8% 38.5% 42.3% 15.4% % 61.5% 26.9% 0.0% % 34.6% 7.7% 11.5% % 53.8% 19.2% 7.7% % 46.2% 11.5% 3.8% % 42.3% 19.2% 7.7% % 32.0% 20.0% 4.0% % 24.0% 20.0% 44.0% % 61.5% 7.7% 0.0% % 15.4% 23.1% 53.8% % 34.6% 15.4% 7.7% % 24.0% 44.0% 4.0% % 38.5% 30.8% 15.4% % 50.0% 15.4% 0.0% % 38.5% 46.2% 3.8% % 57.7% 15.4% 7.7% Page 7

8 Which best describes your current employment status? Employed full time (35+ hours per week) 88.5% 23 Employed part time (34 hours per week or less) 7.7% 2 Not employed, but seeking employment 0.0% 0 Not employed, not seeking employment 3.8% 1 What is your current job? Count Percent Agricultural Extension Agent 1 4.0% Contract Landman 1 4.0% Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1 4.0% Financial Specialists, Other 1 4.0% Golf Course Assistant Superintendent 1 4.0% Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 2 8.0% Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 2 8.0% Lineman 1 4.0% Managers, Construction 2 8.0% Managers, General and Operations 2 8.0% Managers, Industrial Production 1 4.0% Managers, Other % Outreach Administrator 1 4.0% Quality Assurance Supervisor in Food Industry 1 4.0% Scientists, Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 1 4.0% Teaching, Other 1 4.0% Technicians, Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 4.0% Veterinarian 1 4.0% Page 8

9 Who is your current employer? A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Department of Public Health Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc. Alabama Power Analytic Focus LLC Auburn University Blount County Farmers Cooperative, INC Breland Companies inventiv Health Lakewood Golf Club at The Grand Hotel Landscape Associates Inc. Madison County Cooperative Montevallo Animal Clinic Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Choices in Education Point Clear Holdings Self Employeed South Baldwin Regional Medical Center State of Alabama, Department of Conservation and The McPherson Companies University of Florida Wayne Farms LLC Page 9

10 What is your approximate current gross annual salary? Under $20, % 3 $20,000 $29, % 1 $30,000 $39, % 5 $40,000 $49, % 10 $50,000 $59, % 2 $60,000 $69, % 2 $70,000 $79, % 1 $80,000 or more 4.0% 1 How closely is your current position related to your degree from Auburn University? Directly related 36.0% 9 Somewhat related 32.0% 8 Not related 32.0% 8 If you are currently employed outside your major field of study, is this by choice? Yes 54.5% 12 No 9.1% 2 Employed in my field o 36.4% 8 In what state are you currently employed? Count Percent Alabama % Georgia 1 4.0% Florida 1 4.0% Texas 1 4.0% Ohio 1 4.0% How well do you think your Auburn education has enhanced your opportunity for career advancement? Very well 60.0% 15 Somewhat well 32.0% 8 Not at all 8.0% 2 Survey of Graduates ADDITIONAL REMARKS Additional comments concerning students' experiences, either at Auburn or since graduation are forwarded to each college's Deans Office Page 10