SURVEY OF GRADUATES College of Human Sciences

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1 SURVEY OF GRADUATES College of Human Sciences 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. 0 0% No. 0 0% Total % 2. How would you rate your educational experience at Auburn University? Very Poor 0 0% Poor 0 0% Good 15 25% Excellent 45 75% 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. 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.) Little or No Ability (1) Basic Ability (2) Intermediate Ability (3) Advanced Ability (4) Total Responses Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 2 J anuary, 2015 Mean

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 19 33% No, but I applied 0 0% No, but I am interested 11 19% No 28 48% 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 2 Alabama ~ Auburn University at Montgomery 1 Alabama ~ Oakwood University 1 Alabama ~ Samford University 1 Alabama ~ The University of Alabama 1 Alabama ~ University of Alabama at Birmingham 4 Alabama ~ University of West Alabama 1 Alabama ~ Institution s name not provided 1 Colorado ~ Regis University 1 Florida ~ Florida State University 1 Georgia ~ Georgia State University 1 Georgia ~ Valdosta State University 1 Illinois ~ Rush University 1 Minnesota ~ Capella University 1 Tennessee~ Institution s name not provided 1 8. What is your current enrollment status at this institution? Still enrolled 6 32% Not currently enrolled 1 5% Graduated with graduate or professional degree 12 63% Total % 9. Type of degree sought or completed: Master's or Educational Specialist 15 79% Professional Doctorate (DVM, PharmD, JD, MD, etc.) 0 0% Research Doctorate (PhD, EdD) 0 0% Other* 4 21% Total % *Other responses included: Bachelors; RN to MSN (AMNP); Verification Statement for Licensed Dietician; and BSN in Nursing. Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 4 J anuary, 2015

5 10. Please select the broad field and major of your graduate or professional study. Business, Management, Marketing 2 Business Administration and Management, General 1 Construction Management 1 Education 5 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 Elementary Education and Teaching 1 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 1 Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 1 Family and Consumer Sciences 2 Health Professions 9 Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 1 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 1 Dietetics/Dietitian 3 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 1 Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 1 Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 Public Administration and Social Service ~ Social Work If the field and major of your graduate or professional study are not listed above, please list here: Interior Design School Counseling 12. 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 6 32% Better 5 26% Much Better 8 42% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 5 J anuary, 2015

6 13. Did you use the resources of AU Career Development Services (Tiger Recruiting Link, on-line resources, career fairs, job postings, on-campus interviews)? Yes 29 52% No 27 48% Total % 14. If you looked for a job, which resources did you find useful? (Click all that apply) AU Career Center 15 28% AU faculty members 18 34% Co-op experience 1 2% Direct contact with employer 19 36% Employment agency 2 4% Family, friends, or acquaintances 38 72% Internship experience 38 72% Job advertisement 10 19% Professional associations 9 17% Other, please describe* 3 6% *Other responses included: social sorority; The Building Science Career Counselors 15. Since receiving your bachelor's degree from Auburn University, have you obtained an income producing job? Yes 54 93% No 4 7% Total % 16. How long was the search your first job after completing your bachelor s degree? Had same job before completing degree 5 9% Accepted position upon graduation 17 32% 1-3 months 15 28% 4-6 months 11 21% 7-12 months 2 4% Over 1 year 3 6% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 6 J anuary, 2015

7 17. If you have not obtained a job since receiving your bachelor's degree from Auburn, why? (Please select all that apply.) Looking for work 1 25% Student 3 75% Caring for family 0 0% Volunteer 0 0% Not working for other reasons 1 25% 18. Please select an occupational family, group, and sub-group for your first job after graduation from Auburn University. Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1 Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers 1 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 2 Art and Design Workers ~ Artists and Related Workers, All Other 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Interior Designers 1 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 3 Business Operations Specialists ~ Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1 Business Operations Specialists ~ Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 1 Business Operations Specialists ~ Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 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 User Support Specialists 1 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 10 Other Education, Training, and Library Occupations 3 Other Education, Training, and Library Occupations ~ Teacher Assistants 1 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers 2 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers ~ Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers ~ Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers ~ Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 2 Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1 Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers ~ First-Line Supervisors 1 Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 7 J anuary, 2015

8 Occupational family, group, and sub-group for a first job after graduation (Continued) Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 9 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners ~ Dietitians and Nutritionists 4 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners ~ Registered Nurses 1 Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 4 Healthcare Support Occupations 2 Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 1 Other Healthcare Support Occupations 1 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1 Social Scientists and Related Workers 1 Management Occupations 6 Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 2 Operations Specialties Managers 1 Other Management Occupations ~ Construction Managers 1 Other Management Occupations ~ Food Service Managers 1 Other Management Occupations ~ Lodging Managers 1 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 2 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants ~ Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 1 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1 Other Personal Care and Service Workers 1 Sales and Related Occupations 8 Other Sales and Related Workers ~ Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1 Retail Sales Workers 1 Retail Sales Workers ~ Retail Salespersons 1 Sales Representatives, Services ~ Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 3 Supervisors of Sales Workers ~ First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers If the occupational groups above do not represent your job, please list the title of your first job after graduation from Auburn University here: Allocator/ Buyer's Assistant Nanny/personal assistant Assistant Banquet Manager Nutritionist Associate Assistant buyer Registered Dietitian Bartender, but was offered job w/ Research Assistant internship RN Event and Tour Coordinator Social worker Guest Service Agent Student Affairs/Career Services Guest Services Manager Wardrobe Assistant Hotel and Catering Sales Manager (consider adding Hospitality / Hotel / Casino Management above) Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 8 J anuary, 2015

9 20. What was the company name of your first employer after graduation? Affinity Stoneworks Holder Construction Company AIFA Home Instead Senior Care Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Huntsville Hospital Initiative Hyatt Hotels and Resorts (Hyatt Alabama Department of Public Health Regency Atlanta) Alabama Power Company JCCEO Head Start Alabama Shakespeare Festival Make-A-Wish Georgia & Alabama Amanani Mental Health Cooperative Anne Barge Inc. Modern Luxury Media ARAMARK Moultrie Technical College Army Corps of Engineers N/a Atlanta Athletic Club Northside Hospital Auburn University Northwest Georgia Public Health Belk Office of Governor, State of Alabama Bella Luna Gifts and Fine Papers Our Home Pharmacy Blount County School System Primrose Schools Callaway Gardens Resort ServiceSource Carolinas Health Care System St. Vincents Catherine Academy St. Vincents Wellness Center Centers State of Alabama Denver Public Schools The Goddard School Department of family and children services The Hotel at AU Design Directions International The Wynfrey Hotel Dillard's TPG Architecture Factory Connection Vital Bridges Four Seasons Hotel Jackson Hole Warren City Club Hampton Inn & Suites 21. In your first job after graduation, what was your employment status? Employed full-time (35+ hours per week) 39 76% Employed part-time (34 hours per week or less) 12 24% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 9 J anuary, 2015

10 22. 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 % 23. In what U.S. state or territory was your first job? Alabama 23 New York 1 Colorado 1 North Carolina 2 Florida 2 Tennessee 3 Georgia 16 Texas 1 Illinois 1 Wyoming 2 Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 10 J anuary, 2015

11 24. 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 36 71% Indirectly related 12 24% Not related 3 6% Total % 26. Do you still hold the same job at the same employer? Yes, same job at the same employer 16 31% No, changed position or employer 33 65% No, do not work for pay 2 4% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 11 J anuary, 2015

12 27. In your current job, what is your employment status? Employed for pay, full time (35+ hours per week) 44 86% Employed for pay, part time (34 hours or less per week) 7 14% Total % 28. If you are not working for pay right now, why? Please check all that apply. Looking for work 1 50% Student 0 0% Caring for family 1 50% Volunteer 0 0% Not working for other reasons 0 0% 29. Please select an occupational family, group, and sub-group for your current job. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 3 Art and Design Workers 1 Art and Design Workers ~ Interior Designers 2 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4 Business Operations Specialists ~ Human Resources Specialists 1 Business Operations Specialists ~ Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 2 Business Operations Specialists ~ Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1 Community and Social Service Occupations 1 Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists ~ Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 9 Other Education, Training, and Library Occupations 2 Other Teachers and Instructors 1 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers 4 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers ~ Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1 Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers ~ Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 2 Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1 Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers ~ First-Line Supervisors 1 Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 12 J anuary, 2015

13 Occupational family, group, and sub-group for a current job (Continued) Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 9 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners ~ Dietitians and Nutritionists 3 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners ~ Dietitians and Nutritionists 1 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners ~ Registered Nurses 1 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners ~ Therapists, All Other 1 Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 3 Healthcare Support Occupations 4 Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 1 Other Healthcare Support Occupations 2 Other Healthcare Support Occupations ~ Pharmacy Aides 1 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1 Social Scientists and Related Workers 1 Management Occupations 6 Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, and Sales Managers ~ Sales Managers 1 Operations Specialties Managers 2 Operations Specialties Managers ~ Training and Development Managers 1 Other Management Occupations ~ Construction Managers 1 Other Management Occupations ~ Managers, All Other 1 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 2 Financial Clerks ~ Tellers 1 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants ~ Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 1 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1 Other Personal Care and Service Workers 1 Sales and Related Occupations 5 Retail Sales Workers ~ Retail Salespersons 2 Sales Representatives, Services ~ Sales Representatives, Services, All Other If the occupational groups above do not represent your current job, please list the title of your current job here: Assistant buyer Nanny/personal assistant Buyer Nutritionist Associate Career Services/Career Coach Research Assistant Developmental Therapist/Early Interventionist RN Digital Marketing Agency Social worker Director of Food and Beverage Volunteer Manager Guest Services Manager Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 13 J anuary, 2015

14 31. What is the company name of your current employer? Affinity Stoneworks AIFA Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative Alabama Department of Public Health Alabama House of Representatives Allman County Schools Amanani Atlanta Athletic Club Auburn University (2 responses) Auburn University BB&T Bergdorf goodman Cafe Enterprise Carolinas Health Care System Centerstone/Early Connections Network Department of family and children services Dothan City Schools Factory Connection Georgia Emergency Management Agency GO Digital WSI Green Island Country Club Holder Construction Company Huntsville Hospital Jackson Hole Mountain Resort JCCEO Head Start Jefferson County Public Schools Loyola Medical Center Make-A-Wish Alabama N/a Northside Hospital Northwest Georgia Public Health Ona Atlanta OPX Global Our Home Pharmacy Perkins Eastman Architects Prestige Staffing ServiceSource St. Vincent's Home Medical Services State of Alabama The Kroger Company The Service Companies Thomasville City Schools Touchpoint TurnerBoone Contract UAB University Hospital Vision Hospitality Wisteria 32. In what U.S. state or territories are you currently employed? Alabama 19 New York 2 Arizona 1 North Carolina 1 Colorado 1 Tennessee 4 District of Columbia 1 Texas 1 Georgia 15 Wyoming How directly is your current position related to your degree from Auburn University? Directly related 32 73% Indirectly related 10 23% Not related 2 5% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 14 J anuary, 2015

15 34. If your current position is not directly related to your degree from Auburn University, is this by choice? Yes 10 29% No 8 24% Employed in my field of study 16 47% Total % 35. 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 0 0% Total % 36. How well do you think your Auburn education has enhanced your opportunity for future advancement? Very well 39 70% Somewhat well 15 27% Not at all 2 4% Total % Office of Institutional Research and Assessment 15 J anuary, 2015