Survey of Graduates College of Human Sciences. Please indicate the most appropriate response to the following questions.

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1 Survey of Graduates College of Human Sciences 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. 96.1% 49 Yes, but I would go elsewhere. 3.9% 2 No. 0.0% 0 How would you rate your educational experience at Auburn University? Excellent 78.8% 41 Good 21.2% 11 Fair 0.0% 0 Poor 0.0% 0 How important was each of the following factors in your decision to attend Auburn University? Costs Friends influence Athletic reputation Size of institution Majors offered Family influence Academic reputation Financial aid/scholarship Social reputation College guidebooks or rankings Location Most Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important 9.6% 21.2% 51.9% 17.3% % 15.4% 36.5% 44.2% % 44.2% 30.8% 21.2% % 36.5% 36.5% 15.4% % 32.7% 21.2% 1.9% % 21.2% 30.8% 26.9% % 61.5% 19.2% 1.9% % 25.0% 30.8% 32.7% % 34.6% 44.2% 13.5% % 27.5% 37.3% 31.4% % 40.4% 30.8% 3.8% 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? Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Mean Faculty members in my department were interested in the welfare of students. Faculty members helped graduates of the program find appropriate employment. 53.8% 19.2% 40.4% 32.7% 3.8% 34.6% 1.9% 13.5% Opportunities existed outside of class for interaction between students and faculty 28.8% 50.0% 21.2% 0.0% members Interactions and discussions with my peers in the department were a source of 30.8% 59.6% 5.8% 3.8% motivation and support Course requirements and sequences for my major were effective. My department provided effective instruction. 51.9% 52.9% 26.9% 39.2% 21.2% 7.8% 0.0% 0.0% Teaching and learning technologies (e.g., course specific software, electronic 49.0% 39.2% 7.8% 3.9% course presentations, etc.) were effectively used in my classes Your General Education For each of the items listed, rate your level of ability at about the time you received your bachelor's degree from Auburn. Your Ability to: Little or No Ability Basic Ability Intermediate Ability Advanced Ability Mean Locate, evaluate and use information resources 0.0% 3.8% 38.5% 57.7% Read analytically and critically 0.0% 7.7% 48.1% 44.2% Construct effective arguments in support of a position 0.0% 15.4% 51.9% 32.7% Critique someone else's arguments 0.0% 11.8% 58.8% 29.4% Generate solutions to open-ended or ill-defined problems 0.0% 19.2% 40.4% 40.4% Apply simple mathematical methods in real-world settings 5.9% 11.8% 33.3% 49.0% Interpret and evaluate mathematical information in news reports 9.6% 21.2% 46.2% 23.1% Use writing to communicate effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes 0.0% 5.9% 43.1% 51.0% Make an effective oral presentation 0.0% 7.7% 40.4% 51.9% Describe how social systems (law, politics, economics, culture, etc.) develop and interact 7.7% 38.5% 34.6% 19.2% Analyze your own culture, history and society 3.8% 19.2% 48.1% 28.8% Recognize an individual's responsibilities within a community and society at large 1.9% 11.5% 36.5% 50.0% Interact with people of other races, ethnicities, and lifestyles 0.0% 9.6% 38.5% 51.9% Interact with people who have beliefs, values and opinions different than yours 0.0% 9.6% 40.4% 50.0% Apply the scientific method 9.6% 30.8% 40.4% 19.2% Describe the basic principles, laws, and theories of one area of science 5.8% 48.1% 30.8% 15.4% Appreciate and evaluate works of fine art (music, drama, painting, architecture,etc.) 1.9% 21.2% 38.5% 38.5% Page 2

3 Student Activities Students participate in a wide variety of activities Estimate the number of hours in a typical, 7-day week you spent participating in the following clubs, organizations, programs, enrichment activities, etc. while at Auburn University. Hours per week 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 40.4% 50.0% 5.8% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% % 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% % 7.7% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 1.9% % 11.5% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 30.8% 7.7% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 7.7% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 5.8% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 32.7% 13.5% 3.8% 1.9% 3.8% 0.0% % 3.8% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 1.9% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 7.7% 17.3% 1.9% 9.6% 3.8% 3.8% % 3.8% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.8% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% % 3.9% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 7.7% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % 3.8% 5.8% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 1.9% % 28.8% 15.4% 1.9% 3.8% 0.0% 1.9% % 1.9% 7.7% 5.8% 3.8% 3.8% 32.7% Page 3

4 Your Further Education Since receiving your bachelors degree from Auburn, have you enrolled for further study in a graduate/professional program? Type of Degree Sought Yes 23.1% 12 No, but have applied 1.9% 1 No, but I am interested 25.0% 13 No 50.0% 26 Master's 58.3% 7 Doctorate 16.7% 2 Education Specialist 0.0% 0 First Professional, Law, Med, Vet. Med. etc. 0.0% 0 Other 25.0% 3 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 33.3% 4 Better 50.0% 6 About the Same 16.7% 2 Worse 0.0% 0 Much Worse 0.0% 0 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: State Institution Alabama Auburn Univ At Montgomery 1 Alabama Auburn University 1 Alabama Bevill State Community College 1 Alabama Samford University 1 Alabama The University of Alabama 1 Alabama Troy University 1 Alabama Univ Of Alabama At Birmingham 1 Alabama University Of South Alabama 1 New York Sage Graduate School 1 North Carolina Univ North Carolina-Chapl Hill 1 North Carolina Western Carolina University 1 Tennessee Vanderbilt University 1 Texas Univ Of Houston - Downtown 1 Total 13 Page 4

5 First, select area of study of your degree, then select from majors within that area of study. Major Area of Study Education (incl. Counselor, Special Education) 8.3% 1 Education (incl. Counselor, Special Education) ~ Counselor Education/School Counseling 8.3% 1 Education (incl. Counselor, Special Education) ~ Early Childhood Education/Teaching 8.3% 1 Education (incl. Counselor, Special Education) ~ Elementary Education and Teaching 8.3% 1 Education (incl. Counselor, Special Education) ~ Special Education, Early Childhood Programs 8.3% 1 Human Sciences (Family, Child Development; Nutrition) ~ Human Development and Family Studies 8.3% 1 Human Sciences (Family, Child Development; Nutrition) ~ Human Nutrition 25.0% 3 Medical (incl. Nursing, Pharmacy, Vet. Medicine, Comm. Disorders) ~ Medicine (MD, DO) 8.3% 1 Medical (incl. Nursing, Pharmacy, Vet. Medicine, Comm. Disorders) ~ Nursing 8.3% 1 Medical (incl. Nursing, Pharmacy, Vet. Medicine, Comm. Disorders) ~ Pharmacy 8.3% 1 Total 100.0% 12 Page 5

6 Your First Job How long was your search for your first job after you completed your bachelors degree? Had same job before completing degree 23.1% 6 Accepted position upon graduation 23.1% months 23.1% months 11.5% months 7.7% 2 Over 1 year 0.0% 0 Have not obtained a job 0.0% 0 Not Applicable (Still a student or other reason) 11.5% 3 Did you use the resources of AU Career Development Services (Tiger Recruiting Link, on-line resources, career fairs, job postings, on-campus interviews)? Yes 58.3% 28 No 41.7% 20 In your search for your first job, which resources did you find useful?(click all that apply) AU Career Development Services 9.7% 14 AU faculty members 11.7% 17 Co-op experience 2.1% 3 Computer search service 8.3% 12 Direct contact with employer 14.5% 21 Employment agency 0.7% 1 Family, friends or acquaintances 18.6% 27 Internship experience 24.1% 35 Job advertisement 3.4% 5 Professional associations 6.9% 10 Total Selected 145 What was your first job after graduation? Apparel Design Assistant 2.0% 1 Army Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Family Case Manager - Human Resource Command 2.0% 1 Associate Merchandiser 2.0% 1 Asst. Manager 2.0% 1 Caterer 2.0% 1 Child Care Workers 6.0% 3 Child Life Specialist 2.0% 1 Clinical Dietitian 2.0% 1 Construction Worker 2.0% 1 Design Assistant 2.0% 1 Continued (Pg. 7) Page 6

7 First Job After Graduation (Continued) Dieticians and Nutritionists 6.0% 3 Education Evaluating 2.0% 1 Interior Designers 12.0% 6 Intern 2.0% 1 Managers of Retail Sales Workers 6.0% 3 Managers, Food Service 6.0% 3 Managers, General and Operations 2.0% 1 Managers, Sales 4.0% 2 Nutritionist 2.0% 1 Product Development for manufactoring facility 2.0% 1 Research Associate 2.0% 1 Retail Worker 2.0% 1 Retail/Wholesale Buyers 4.0% 2 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 10.0% 5 Service Coordinator- early intervention program 2.0% 1 Student Recruiter 2.0% 1 Teachers, Elementary School 2.0% 1 Teachers, Middle School 2.0% 1 Teachers, Preschool 2.0% 1 Truck Leasing Company 2.0% 1 Working with "At Risk" youth 2.0% 1 Total Selected 100.0% 50 In your first job after graduation, what was your employment status? Employed full-time (35+ hours/week) 79.6% 39 Employed part-time (34 or less hours/week) 20.4% 10 Total 100.0% 49 What was your approximate starting gross annual salary in your first job after graduation? Under $20, % 5 $20,000-$29, % 16 $30,000-$39, % 14 $40,000-$49, % 4 $50,000-$59, % 0 $60,000-$69, % 0 $70,000-$79, % 0 $80,000 or more 0.0% 0 Total Full-time 100.0% 39 Page 7

8 In what state was your first job? Your First Job (Continued) Alabama 41.7% 20 Arizona 2.1% 1 Colorado 2.1% 1 Florida 4.2% 2 Georgia 12.5% 6 Kentucky 2.1% 1 Maryland 2.1% 1 Mississippi 2.1% 1 New York 10.4% 5 North Carolina 6.3% 3 Tennessee 4.2% 2 Texas 4.2% 2 Vermont 2.1% 1 Virginia 4.2% 2 Total 100.0% 48 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 Somewhat Important Very Important Important Not Important 4.4% 17.8% 51.1% 26.7% % 57.8% 31.1% 4.4% % 39.6% 22.9% 6.3% % 22.9% 41.7% 22.9% % 50.0% 18.8% 6.3% % 54.2% 12.5% 12.5% % 41.7% 20.8% 4.2% % 18.8% 25.0% 47.9% % 52.1% 6.3% 8.3% % 18.8% 27.1% 45.8% % 34.0% 8.5% 6.4% % 55.3% 14.9% 10.6% % 33.3% 29.2% 29.2% % 43.8% 10.4% 6.3% % 35.4% 37.5% 10.4% % 47.9% 25.0% 4.2% Page 8

9 Your Current Job Which best describes your current employment status? Employed full-time (35+ hours per week) 77.6% 38 Employed part-time (34 hours per week or less) 8.2% 4 Not employed, but seeking employment 4.1% 2 Not employed, not seeking employment 10.2% 5 What is your current job? Analysts, Financial 2.3% 1 Architects, Interior 2.3% 1 Army National Guard Medical Actions and Program Analyst 2.3% 1 Assistant Apparel Product Manager 2.3% 1 Child Care Workers 2.3% 1 Child Life Specialist 4.7% 2 Chiropractor 2.3% 1 Counselors, Other 2.3% 1 Dieticians and Nutritionists 9.3% 4 Financial Specialists, Other 2.3% 1 Group Sales Coordinator 2.3% 1 Insurance Underwriters 2.3% 1 Interior Designers 7.0% 3 Juvenile Court Counselor 2.3% 1 Magazine Production 2.3% 1 Managers of Retail Sales Workers 4.7% 2 Managers, Construction 2.3% 1 Managers, Food Service 4.7% 2 Managers, General and Operations 2.3% 1 Managers, Other 2.3% 1 Managers, Sales 2.3% 1 Nutritionist 2.3% 1 Private Label Designer 2.3% 1 Program Director 2.3% 1 Sales Agents, Advertising 2.3% 1 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 4.7% 2 Sales, research and consulting firm 2.3% 1 Service Coordinator 2.3% 1 Support Representative 2.3% 1 Teachers, Other 4.7% 2 Truck Leasing Company 2.3% 1 Volunteer Coordinator/Services Director 2.3% 1 Wardrobe Consultant 2.3% 1 Total 100.0% 43 Page 9

10 Your Current Job What is your approximate current gross annual salary? Under $20, % 1 $20,000-$29, % 5 $30,000-$39, % 19 $40,000-$49, % 7 $50,000-$59, % 2 $60,000-$69, % 3 $70,000-$79, % 1 $80,000 or more 0.0% 0 Total Full-time 100.0% 38 How closely is your current position related to your degree from Auburn University? Directly related 59.5% 25 Somewhat related 19.0% 8 Not related 21.4% 9 If you are currently employed outside your major field of study, is this by choice? Yes 33.3% 11 No 12.1% 4 Employed in my field of study 54.5% 18 Total 100.0% 33 In what state are you currently employed? Alabama 33.3% 14 Colorado 2.4% 1 Florida 7.1% 3 Georgia 16.7% 7 Illinois 2.4% 1 Minnesota 2.4% 1 New York 4.8% 2 North Carolina 4.8% 2 South Carolina 2.4% 1 Tennessee 14.3% 6 Texas 4.8% 2 Vermont 2.4% 1 Virginia 2.4% 1 Total 100.0% 42 How well do you think your Auburn education has enhanced your opportunity for career advancement? Very well 71.4% 30 Somewhat well 28.6% 12 Not at all 0.0% 0 Total 100.0% 42 Page 10

11 Who is your current employer? Advoda Communications Alfa Insurance American Credit Acceptance Auburn Chiropractic Health Clinic Auburn City Schools Barton G Belk Capelli New York Carter's Chartwells - Tiger Catering Chickasaw Nation Industries, LLC Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Contracted to St. Vincent's Birmingham via Morrison Management Davis Architects Department of Juvenile Justice District 4 Public Health Embassy Suites idesign Architecture Nordstrom Peachtree Presbyterian Church River Bank & Trust Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Test Center, Vestavia Secure Health Systems Self-Employed Shriners Hospital for Children- Galveston SilkRoad Technology SIngle Source Logistics State of Georgia State of Tennessee Target (COrporate HQ) The Corporate Executive Board The Family Place The Orpheum Theatre Time Inc., Southern Living Magazine Tootsies United Way of Etowah y J. Crew Urban Grace Interiors Kay Unger New York Page 11