Career Services Alumni Survey Report Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions 2012 Graduates

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1 Career Services Alumni Survey Report Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions 2012 Graduates Summary Career Services conducted a survey of the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (RHCHP) 2012 graduates during the spring of 2013, to ascertain their employment and graduate education status after graduation. A list of the RHCHP 2012 graduates was obtained from the Academic Records/Registration Department. That list contained the names of 806 graduates, along with pertinent contact information needed to proceed with the survey. The first stage of the survey involved sending messages to each of the alumni on the survey list requesting their participation in taking the online survey. The message included a link to the survey, which was designed to be completed in less than five minutes. The survey questionnaire was very similar to the one used for the survey concurrently conducted of the Regis College 2012 graduates. However, there were some differences based on revisions suggested by RHCHP administrators and faculty. The survey was generated through Campus Labs, LLC (formerly StudentVoice), a vendor that Regis University s Student Life Division has contracted with to provide a platform and advisory resources for surveys of students and alumni. The initial request was followed by a second request to those alumni who had not taken the survey. A total of 74 alumni took the survey in response to both requests, which represented about 9 of the total number of alumni solicited. This response rate was materially lower than the 21 rate from last year s requests. We intended to increase the response rate by proceeding with a second stage of the survey that solicited participation using computer assisted telephone interviews (CATI). This is the same procedure we followed in prior surveys of RHCHP and Regis College graduates. We engaged Resolution Research & Marketing, Inc. (Resolution Research) to conduct the CATI second stage of the survey, the same company we previously used for this purpose. Resolution Research is located in Denver, Colorado and has been engaged in this business for more than 20 years, with high-profile clients that included major colleges and universities. Through the efforts of Resolution Research, an additional 290 alumni took the survey, giving us a total of 364 respondents, representing a survey response rate of about 45, lower than the 52 rate we achieved last year.

2 2 Key Survey Results Some of the key results of the survey include the following information (the percentages shown below reflect the responses to the question indicated; some respondents did not answer every question): When was your first job after graduation obtained? of the respondents obtained their first job before graduation of the respondents obtained their first job within six months after graduation How related was the first job after graduation to the respondent s academic major? of the respondents reported that their first job was very or somewhat related to their academic major What was the salary range for your first job after graduation? of the respondents reported a salary of more than $50, reported a salary of more than $80,000 How did you obtain your first job after graduation? reported obtaining their first job after graduation through a previous position or internship reported having obtained their job by applying directly to the organization; this represented the most productive source among all of those surveyed reported obtaining their job through a personal contact/networking What is your current status? of the respondents reported being either employed full- or part-time, or self-employed 1.39 reported attending graduate school 8.64 reported being not employed, but still seeking employment A more detailed breakdown of the data collected for each of these questions is contained in the Appendix attached to this report. This Appendix includes the subcategories for each of the foregoing questions and the results of additional questions.

3 3 Career Services Alumni Survey RHCHP Graduates of 2012 Q5. Please indicate the degree(s) you received when you graduated from Regis University: (Check all that apply) Bachelor's Certificate Master's Doctorate Other (please specify) 364 Respondents 387 Responses Q6. Please indicate the program(s) for the degree you received: (Check all that apply) Traditional Undergraduate BSN Accelerated Undergraduate BSN Choice Undergraduate BSN RN to BSN RN to MSN MS, Nursing Leadership MS, Nursing Education Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Leadership Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner Doctorate of Physical Therapy Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy Doctorate of Pharmacy BS, Health Information Management BS, Healthcare Administration MS, Health Informatics and Health Information Management MS, Health Services Administration Other (please specify) 364 Respondents 398 Responses

4 4 Q8. Salary range of your first job after graduation (optional): Percent Less than $30, $30,001 to $40, $40,001 to $50, $50,001 to $60, $60,001 to $80, $80,001 to $100, More than $100, Respondents Q9. How related was your first job after graduation to your academic major? Percent Very related Somewhat related Not at all related 315 Respondents Q10. If you were employed in a health-related field while in school, did your job change after receiving your degree? (Check all that apply) More pay Job title change Promotion Job did not change I was not employed in a health-related field while in school. 329 Respondents 413 Responses Q11. When was your first job after graduation obtained? Percent Before graduation months after graduation months after graduation months after graduation months after graduation More than 12 months after graduation 315 Respondents

5 5 Q12. Your first job after graduation was obtained through: (Check all that apply) Alumni connection CareerLink On-Campus Recruiting/Connections Referral by Faculty Previous Position/Internship Career Fair Classified Ad Employment Agency Personal Contact/Networking Applied Directly to Organization Internet Self-employment Other(please specify) 308 Respondents 384 Responses Q13. How did you use Career Services, if at all, while attending Regis University? (Check all that apply) Career counseling/assessment Job search help (resume/cover letter/interview preparation/etc.) On-Campus Workshops Career Fairs/other Employer On-Campus Events CareerLink Information from Career Services' Website Career Options Class I did not use Career Services. 377 Responses

6 6 Q14. Current status: (Check all that apply) Employed full-time Employed part-time Self-employed Attending graduate school Fellowship or residency Military service Not employed, still seeking employment Not employed, not seeking employment Other (please specify) 359 Responses Q18. Would you be interested in pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences at Regis University if one were offered? Percent Very interested Interested Not at all interested Q19. Would you be interested in pursuing a PhD in Healthcare Education at Regis University if one were offered? Percent Very interested Interested Not at all interested