Where is the Class of 2014? Kirkwood Community College. CTE students

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1 Where is the Class of 2014? 1 Kirkwood Community College CTE students Graduate Follow-up Survey Prepared by: Institutional Research April 2015

2 2 About the Report This report has been designed to provide timely, accurate, and comparative information on students who graduated in Summer 2013, Fall 2013, and Spring The survey was sent to all students who received a degree (AA, AS, AAS), diploma, or certificate during that timeframe. In total the survey was sent to 2,356 Kirkwood graduates. Of these, 1,471 were CTE students and 885 were AA/AS students. A gift card drawing incentive was used. The graduate data in this report was derived solely from the online Graduate Survey that was administered from 12/01/2014 through 01/05/2015.* This report is intended to be used as a data source to support and inform program planning, evaluation, and decision-making.each department and program is encouraged to convene collaborative faculty, staff, advisory committee, and administrative dialogues and analyze this data in concert with other data sources. Each dialogue is an opportunity to formulate questions to guide the development of annual goals and five-year plans as well as to inform the college s Program and Curriculum Review Process and to meet accreditation agency expectations. Departments and programs needing additional assistance with this data or other sources should contact Institutional Research. This department is committed to supporting annual updates of this information. Response rates Total participants = 344 (14.6%) CTE participants = 232 (15.8%) Liberal Arts participants = 112 (12.7%) *Study limitations: Please note that the results presented in this reported are student perceptions. We assume students completed the survey in good faith and to the best of their knowledge. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information provided. Note: Not every respondent completed every question.

3 3 While at Kirkwood, did you receive a Kirkwood scholarship? Yes % No % Unsure % Total %

4 What was your primary goal when you decided to attend Kirkwood? (Choose one) Earn a diploma 22 9.9% Earn a certificate 6 2.7% Earn an Associate degree 115 51.

4 4 What was your primary goal when you decided to attend Kirkwood? (Choose one) Earn a diploma % Earn a certificate 6 2.7% Earn an Associate degree % Transfer to another institution 9 4.1% Maintain current employment 0 0.0% Advance with current employer 4 1.8% Prepare for new career % Other (please specify) 6 2.7% Total %

5 My program at Kirkwood (1 = strongly disagree...6 = strongly agree): 5

6 6 Were the course requirements for your program of study clear? Yes % No % Total %

7 7 For the following questions, please rate how satisfied or dissatisfied you are with your experience at Kirkwood (1 = very dissatisfied...6 = very satisfied). Minimum Maximum Mean Standard Dev. Respondents Your overall education from Kirkwood Your overall experience at Kirkwood

8 8 On a scale from "Very likely" to "Very unlikely", what is the likelihood you would recommend Kirkwood to other students interested in your area of study? Respondents Mean Recommend Kirkwood

9 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following items. (1 = strongly disagree...6 = strongly agree) At Kirkwood... Minimum Maximum Mean Standard Dev.

9 9 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following items. (1 = strongly disagree...6 = strongly agree) At Kirkwood... Minimum Maximum Mean Standard Dev. Respondents I felt connected to my area of study I felt connected to other students on campus I felt connected to other students in my classes I felt supported by my instructors I felt supported in my academic goals

10 10 While a student at Kirkwood, did you use Kirkwood's Career Services? Yes % No % Unsure % Total %

11 11 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? (1 = strongly disagree...6 = strongly agree) Minimum Maximum Mean Standard dev Respondents Kirkwood's career services/workshops were helpful in assisting me with career direction Kirkwood's career services/workshops were helpful in preparing me with job seeking skills

12 12 Did you attend Kirkwood in order to transfer to another college or university? Yes % No % Total %

13 What is the highest level of education you intend to earn in your lifetime? Vocational/technical certificate or diploma 13 6.3% Associate degree (AA, AS) 72 34.

13 13 What is the highest level of education you intend to earn in your lifetime? Vocational/technical certificate or diploma % Associate degree (AA, AS) % Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) % Master's degree (MA, MS, etc.) % Professional (JD, MD, etc.) 2 1.0% Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.) 9 4.3% Other (please specify) 4 1.9% Total %

14 14 After graduating from Kirkwood, did you continue your education at another institution (i.e. transfer)? Yes % No % Total %

15 Name of institution where you continued your education: (transfer students only) (only showing items with responses) 15

16 16 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? (transfer students only) (1 = strongly disagree...6 = strongly agree) Minimum Maximum Mean Standard Dev. Respondents Kirkwood did a good job preparing me to continue my education

17 17 On a scale from "Very Easy" (10) to "Very Difficult"(1), how smooth was the transfer process from Kirkwood to your current school? (transfer students only) Mean Respondents Transfer process

18 Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Employed full-time (40 hours or more/week) 128 61.

18 18 Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Employed full-time (40 hours or more/week) % Employed part-time (less than 40 hours/week) % Self-employed 3 1.4% Military service 1 0.5% Unemployed % Total %

19 19 If you are not employed, are you seeking employment? Yes % No % Total %

20 20 If you are not employed, are you seeking full-time or part-time work? Full-time (40 hours or more/week) % Part-time (less than 40 hours/week) 0 0.0% Total %

21 21 On a scale from "Very Easy" (10) to "Very Difficult" (1), how easy or difficult was it to find a job after you graduated from Kirkwood? Mean Respondents Finding job

22 22 Is your employment related to your major or area of study at Kirkwood? Yes, I am employed in an occupation that is directly related to my Kirkwood program % Yes, I am employed in an occupation that is somewhat related to my Kirkwood program % No, I am employed in an occupation that is not related to my Kirkwood program % Total %

23 How long did it take you to find your current job? Less than a month 100 54.

23 23 How long did it take you to find your current job? Less than a month % 1-3 months % 4-6 months % 7-9 months 3 1.6% 10+ months % Total %

24 24 Have you been with the same employer since attending Kirkwood? Yes, same employer % No, different employer % Not applicable % Total %

25 Within $10,000, what is your current annual salary? 25

ACT Alumni Outcomes Survey

ACT Alumni Outcomes Survey (Work Colleges Consortium Project administered online) (Graduates from 1992-93 through 2006-07) Response Rate: 29% (482/1648) Section I: Background Information 1. Which of the