I. Alabama A&M University Degree program type: 1 Undergraduate 14 100% 2 Graduate 0 0% Mean 1.00 Gender: 1 Male 9 64% 2 Female 5 36% Mean 1.36 Age group: 1 18-20 0 0% 2 21-23 10 71% 3 24-25 3 21% 4 26-30 0 0% 5 31-40 1 7% 6 41-60 0 0% 7 61 or older 0 0% Mean 2.43 GPA: 1 2.00-2.49 0 0% 2 2.50-2.99 3 25% 3 3.00-3.49 6 50% 4 3.50-4.00 3 25% Mean 3.00 Housing Status: 1 On campus 4 31% 2 Off campus 9 69% Mean 1.69 Ethnicity/Race: 1 Black (Non-Hispanic Origin) 13 93% 2 White (Non-Hispanic Origin) 1 7% 3 Hispanic 0 0% 4 Asian or Pacific Islander 0 0% 5 AM. Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0% 6 Multiracial 0 0%
Alabama A&M University Have you taken the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, etc? 1 Yes 0 0% 2 No 11 100% Mean 2.00
II. Alabama A&M University Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall quality of AAMU degree: 1 Very dissatisfied 0 0% 2 Dissatisfied 0 0% 3 Satisfied 8 57% 4 Very Satisfied 6 43% Mean 3.43 Please rate your level of satisfaction with the clarity of the requirements for your degree: 1 Very dissatisfied 0 0% 2 Dissatisfied 0 0% 3 Satisfied 9 64% 4 Very satisfied 5 36% Mean 3.36 Please rate your satifaction with the availability of courses for you degree: 1 Very Dissatisfied 1 7% 2 Dissatisfied 5 36% 3 Satisfied 6 43% 4 Very satisfied 2 14% Mean 2.64 Please rate your satifaction with the preparation for the job market: 1 Very dissatisfied 0 0% 2 Dissatisfied 3 21% 3 Satisfied 9 64% 4 Very Satisfied 2 14% Mean 2.93 Please rate your satifaction with the faculty advising in your major: 1 Very dissatisfied 0 0% 2 Dissatisfied 2 15% 3 Satisfied 9 69% 4 Very satisfied 2 15% Mean 3.00
III. Alabama A&M University I have been satisfied with AAMU. 1 Strongly disagree 1 7% 2 Disagree 1 7% 3 Agree 11 79% 4 Strongly agree 1 7% Mean 2.86 If I could start over again, I would choose AAMU. 1 Strongly dissagree 1 7% 2 Disagree 5 36% 3 Agree 6 43% 4 Strongly Agree 2 14% Mean 2.64 If I could start over again, I would choose the same major. 3 Agree 7 50% 4 Strongly agree 7 50% Mean 3.50 I would recommend AAMU to others. 1 Strongly disagree 1 8% 2 Disagree 4 31% 3 Agree 6 46% 4 Strongly agree 2 15% Mean 2.69
IV. Alabama A&M University Regarding Employment: 1 I am currently employed in a profession. 1 7% 2 I have been offered or accepted a position. 4 29% 3 I have applied for positions, and do not plan to be employed. 9 64% 4 I would recommend AAMU to others. 0 0% Mean 2.57 Regarding graduate or professional school: 1 I have been accepted, will attend within six months. 0 0% 2 I have been accepted, will attend within a year. 0 0% 3 I have applied, will attend within a year. 0 0% 4 I have not applied, will attend within one or two years. 8 73% 5 I do not plan to pursue further education. 3 27% Mean 4.27 I will attend AAMU for graduate school: 1 Yes 0 0% 2 No 9 64% 3 Maybe 5 36% Mean 2.36
V. Alabama A&M University My professors are knowledgeable in their subject areas. 4 Agree 7 54% 5 Strongly agree 6 46% Mean 4.46 My major courses prepared me for future work and/or Graduate school. 4 Agree 9 69% 5 Strongly agree 3 23% Mean 4.15 My coursework gave me a broad understanding of my major. 4 Agree 7 54% 5 Strongly agree 5 38% Mean 4.31 My professors were prepared for class. 4 Agree 8 62% 5 Strongly agree 5 38% Mean 4.38 Juniior/Senior level courses in my major have required me to demonstrate proficiency in oral or written communication. 4 Agree 9 69% 5 Strongly agree 4 31% Mean 4.31
Alabama A&M University As a result of my enrollment in my major field of study, I can write a paper that clearly expresses my ideas. 4 Agree 7 58% 5 Strongly agree 5 42% Mean 4.42 My ability to think critically has improved as a result of the education provided by AAMU. 4 Agree 9 75% 5 Strongly agree 2 17% Mean 4.08 My verbal presentation skills have improved as a result of education provided by AAMU. 1 Strongly disagree 1 9% 3 Unsure 2 18% 4 Agree 5 45% 5 Strongly agree 3 27% Mean 3.82 My academic experiences at AAMU compare favorably with similar universities, 2 Disagree 1 8% 4 Agree 6 50% 5 Strongly agree 4 33% Mean 4.08 My enrollment in a major program gave me the confidence needed to succeed. 4 Agree 8 67% 5 Strongly agree 4 33% Mean 4.33
Alabama A&M University After graduation, I feel I will be competitive with graduates from other institutions in the job market. 3 Unsure 2 17% 4 Agree 6 50% 5 Strongly agree 4 33% Mean 4.17 The General Education or core requirements at this university were a valuable component of my education. 2 Disagree 1 8% 4 Agree 9 75% 5 Strongly agree 2 17% Mean 4.00 As a result of my education at AAMU, I am able to access and use a variety of information sources. 4 Agree 7 58% 5 Strongly agree 4 33% Mean 4.25 As a result of my education at AAMU, I am able to analyze and draw conclusions from various types of data. 4 Agree 8 73% 5 Strongly agree 3 27% Mean 4.27 My enrollment at AAMU allowed me to understand and appreciate cultural and ethnic differences between people. 2 Disagree 1 8% 4 Agree 8 67% 5 Strongly agree 3 25% Mean 4.08
Alabama A&M University My enrollment at AAMU will allow me to make and exercise a lifelong commitment to learning. 4 Agree 8 67% 5 Strongly agree. 4 33% Mean 4.33 As a result of my enrollment at AAMU, I have the ability to make ethical decisions. 4 Agree 8 67% 5 Strongly agree 3 25% Mean 4.17 As a result of my enrollment at AAMU, my ability to think critically about information I have read, written, heard, observed, or manipulated has improved. 4 Agree 9 75% 5 Strongly agree 2 17% Mean 4.08 As a result of my enrollment at AAMU, my ability to communicate clearly and purposefully in standard written English has improved. 4 Agree 8 67% 5 Strongly agree 3 25% Mean 4.17 As a result of my enrollment at AAMU, my ability to communciate orally has improved. 4 Agree 9 75% 5 Strongly agree 3 25% Mean 4.25
Alabama A&M University As a result of my enrollment at AAMU, my ability to use a computer effectively as a problem-solving tool has improved. 4 Agree 8 67% 5 Strongly agree 4 33% Mean 4.33 As a result of my enrollment at AAMU, my ability to locate, evaluate and use information from a variety of traditional and electronic formats, such as books, journals, and electronic databases has improved. 2 disagree 0 0% 4 Agree 10 83% 5 Strongly agree 2 17% Mean 4.17 I plan to be involved with AAMU as an alum: 1 Strongly disagree 4 36% 2 Disagree 5 45% 3 Agree 2 18% 4 Strongly agree 0 0% Mean 1.82 I will attend AAMU for graduate school: 1 Yes 0 0% 2 No 7 58% 3 Maybe 5 42% Mean 2.42
VI. Alabama A&M University Preparation for graduate or professional school: 1 Very dissatisfied 2 17% 2 Dissatisfied 9 75% 3 Satisfied 1 8% 4 Very satisfied 0 0% Mean 1.92
Comments Departments need to have a better understanding what industries are looking for with graduates, especially local industry. Learn to apply that to the educational requirements. Departments should have no control over another department s funds-grants, scholarships, etc.