Yes No Not Applicable 50% (1) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 50% (1) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 0% (0) 66.67% (2) 33.33% (1) 3 0% (0) 50% (1) 50% (1) 2

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1 Export Data CSV Third Year Alumni Feedback 17' Survey Title: Third Year Alumni Feedback 17' Survey Properties: Respondents: 210 s By Question Analysis: 1. We would like to know about your short-term plans. Please mark each of the following as they relate to you currently: I am currently employed or have a job offer in a field closely related to my degree I am currently employed or have a job offer in a field that is not related to my degree I am searching for employment in a field closely related to my degree I am searching for employment in a field not closely related to my degree I have been accepted into a graduate program to continue my education at Fitchburg State University I have been accepted into a graduate or doctoral program to continue my education at another institution I am not planning to continue my education at this time I am a member of the Armed Forces Yes No Not Applicable 50% (1) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 50% (1) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 0% (0) 66.67% (2) 33.33% (1) 3 0% (0) 50% (1) 50% (1) 2 0% (0) 50% (1) 50% (1) 2 0% (0) 50% (1) 50% (1) 2 50% (1) 0% (0) 50% (1) 2 0% (0) 100% (1) 0% (0) 1 Respondents 2 2. How long did it take you to find your first position after graduating? Page 1

2 Have not found a position yet Held the position while I completed my degree Secured my position prior to Less than 30 days after 1-3 months after 4-6 months after 7 or more months after Did not pursue employment Respondents 2 3. How many times have you changed employers or been promoted since three years ago? 1. Twice, left one job, got hired at another times I started as a part-time ELA teacher, became a full-time teacher, and also became an adjunct professor. Respondents 2 4. Are you satisfied with the course of your career thus far? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Not Working at This Time Respondents 2 5. Where are you currently employed and what is your job title? 1. Raytheon Technologies. I'm an electronic assembly worker. 2. I currently teach full-time as an English teacher at Gardner Academy in Gardner, MA. I also teach part-time as an adjunct professor at Mount Wachusett Community College. Respondents 2 6. In what sector are you employed? Not employed Self-employed For-profit corporation/company Government or other public insitution or agency Military Non-profit organization, institution or NGO Respondents 2 7. Please select the industry that best describes your employer. Page 2

3 N/A - Not working Agriculture Biotech/Pharmaceutical Business Services Communications/Marketing/PR Computer Science/Technology Education: Higher Education Education: PreK - High School Engineering Environment Financial Services Fine/Performing Arts Food Service Healthcare Hospitality/Tourism/Travel Information Technology Law/Legal Services Manufacturing Media/Journalism/Publishing Medicine Military/Defense Politics/Public Policy/Advocacy Retail Social Services Sports/Fitness Technology Other, please specify Respondents 2 8. We are always interested in our Alumni's continued interest in their personal and professional development. Which, if any, professional organizations have you joined since completing your program of study? 1. I joined a union, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Respondents 1 9. We believe that Fitchburg State Alumni are always expanding their body of knowledge and would like to know what types of professional development activities you have engaged in since completion of your program of study? (i.e. attended conferences or workshops, given presentation at conference or workshops, conducting scholarly research, licensures or certifications completed, etc.) 1. N/A 2. I have been asked to return to FSU for several panels on teaching and my experiences in the graduate program at FSU. Respondents We like to know where our graduates are in the world. Please provide us with the city and state or country in which you currently reside. 1. Nashua, NH 2. Ashburnham, MA 11. Rate the quality of the following with respect to the degree you received three years ago: Respondents 2 Excellent Good Fair Poor Quality of faculty instruction 100% (2) 0% (0) 0% (0) 0% (0) 2 Level of individual attention 50% (1) 50% (1) 0% (0) 0% (0) 2 Page 3

4 Quality of academic advisement 100% (2) 0% (0) 0% (0) 0% (0) 2 Curriculum linked to job related skills and knowledge Preparation to meet the demands of my job Preparation to continue my education 50% (1) 0% (0) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 50% (1) 0% (0) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 50% (1) 50% (1) 0% (0) 0% (0) 2 Respondents Please select your level of agreement with the following statements: Overall satisfaction with my experience with Fitchburg State University Very High High Average Low Very Low Respondents Looking back at your academic career at Fitchburg State University, please select your level of agreement with the following: The social and interpersonal skills you developed have impacted your life You have benefitted from the personal connections you made You have benefitted from the social networks of which you were/are a part The benefits of attending were worth the financial cost Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree 50% (1) 0% (0) 0% (0) 50% (1) 0% (0) 2 Respondents How well did Fitchburg State University prepare you in terms of the following skill sets: Ability to think analytically and logically Ability to acquire new skills and knowledge on your own Ability to use the knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from your major field Very Well Well Neutral Poorly Very Poorly Ability to orally communicate well Ability to judge information/ideas/actions/conclusions based on sources/methods/reasoning Ability to write effectively Ability to use information technology in intellectual and/or professional pursuits Ability to understand and appreciate cultural and ethnic differences between people Ability to understand international perspectives on economic, political, social, and cultural issues Ability to gain an understanding of or appreciation for the arts Ability to understand and apply quantitative principles and methods Ability to understand scientific method Respondents How well did Fitchburg State University prepare you for the following personal and professional situational skill sets: Your ability to work as a member of a team or group Your ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives Very Well Well Neutral Poorly Very Poorly Page 4

5 Your ability to lead others effectively Your ability to evaluate and choose between alternative courses of action Your awareness of contemporary issues and their cause and consequences Respondents What did we not ask you about but you feel we should know? [No Answer Entered] No responses were entered for this question. Respondents Please select the Degree you completed at Fitchburg State University from the list below. Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS) Certificate of Graduate Study (CAGS) Master of Arts (MA) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of Busienss Administration (MBA) Master of Education (MEd) Master of Science (MS) Respondents Please select the major field studied for your degree: Page 5

6 Arts Education (MEd only) Biology Business Administration Chemistry Clinical Mental Health Counseling Communication (MS only) Communications Media Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Curriculum and Teaching (MEd only) Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership and Management (MEd only) Economics Elementary Education English Studies 2 100% Environmental and Earth Science Exercise and Sports Science Game Design Geographic Science and Technology History Human Services Industrial Technology Interdisciplinary Studies LECOM Early Acceptance Mathematics Middle School Education Nursing - General Nursing - LPN to Baccalaureatte Nursing - RN to Baccalaureatte Occupational/Vocational Education Political Science Psychological Science Science Education (MEd only) Sociology Special Education Technology Education (Grades 5-12) School Counseling Respondents To which gender identity do you most identify? Page 6

7 Male Female Transgender Male Transgender Female Do not identify as female, male or transgender Respondents To which racial heritage do you predominantly identify? White/Caucasian 2 100% Asian Hispanic/Latino Black/African American American Indian Other Respondents How many dependents do you have (not including yourself)? % Respondents 1 (skipped this question) 1 Page 7