Kutztown University of Pennsylvania PASSHE Alumni Satisfaction Survey Results Population: Alumni who graduated in

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1 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania PASSHE Alumni Satisfaction Survey Results Population: Alumni who graduated in Alumni Responders Response Rate Kutztown 1, % Notes: Alumni who had no address and who had an international or nonstandard mailing address were not included in the sample. In cases where a student responded to the entire survey more than once the first response was taken. If the student did not complete the survey on the first try, the second response was accepted in lieu of the first. OVERALL SATISFACTION 2. What is your OVERALL level of satisfaction with [Univ]? Using a one to ten scale, where a ONE means you were VERY DISSATISFIED; a TEN means you were VERY SATISFIED Mean N Std. Deviation Kutztown Note: The value of N does not match the total responses because of item Source: PASSHE Alumni Satisfaction Survey, 2014.

2 PASSHE Alumni Survey Results Frequency Table 1. What was your PRIMARY objective in attending [Univ]? Valid Frequency Valid Prepare for a career Improve your existing job skills Prepare for graduate, professional, or technical school For some personal interest For some other reason Missing System What is your OVERALL level of satisfaction with [Univ]? Using a one to ten scale, where a ONE means you were VERY DISSATISFIED; a TEN means you were VERY SATISFIED Frequency Valid Valid Missing System 9 3.6

3 3. If you could begin again (i.e., if you had it to do over): Would you choose the same major (field of study)? Frequency Valid Valid Definitely yes Probably yes Not sure Probably no Definitely no Missing System Would you choose to attend the same institution from which you graduated? Frequency Valid Valid Definitely yes Probably yes Not sure Probably no Definitely no Missing System What is your level of pride in your alma mater? Frequency Valid Valid Extremely low Neutral Extremely high Missing System 3 1.2

4 5. Did you TRANSFER to [Univ] from another institution? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System Overall, how satisfied were you with the transfer process? Frequency Valid Valid Extremely satisfied Very satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Missing System Did [Univ] meet your expectations with the number of credits that they accepted for transfer from your previous Institution? Would you say they accepted... Valid More credits than expected Frequency Valid About as many credits as expected Fewer credits than expected Had no expectations of how many credits would transfer Missing System

5 8. Were you ever enrolled in an ONLINE COURSE at [Univ]? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Prefer not to answer Missing System How satisfied were you with the online courses you have taken? Frequency Valid Valid Not satisfied Neutral Extremely Satisfied Missing System Would you have enrolled in any or more online courses if they were offered? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Maybe Not sure Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Credit cards Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

6 11. Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Employer-provided funds Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Gifts from relatives or friends Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Military or Veteran's Benefits (e.g. GI Bill) Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Jobs (other than college work-study programs) Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Loans from private sources, such as banks or lending institutions Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

7 11. Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Loans from relatives or friends Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Personal savings Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Aside from parental contributions and Federal/State financial aid, how did you cover your college expenses? (Check all that apply) - Other Frequency Valid Valid Missing System On average, about how many HOURS did you spend in a typical 7-DAY WEEK working for pay ON CAMPUS during the academic year? Frequency Valid Valid 0 hours per week More than 30 hours Missing System 7 2.8

8 13. On average, about how many HOURS did you spend in a typical 7-DAY WEEK working for pay OFF CAMPUS during the academic year? Frequency Valid Valid 0 hours per week More than 30 hours Missing System 6 2.4

9 14. Which of the following BEST describes your current PRIMARY employment/work status? Are you... Valid Employed full-time in an area/field related to your major Employed parttime in an area/field related to your major Employed full-time in your chosen career field (not related to your major) Employed parttime in your chosen career field (not related to your major) Frequency Valid Employed full-time in a career field unrelated to your major or your chosen field Employed parttime in a career field unrelated to your major or your chosen field Serving in the armed forces Unemployed, seeking employment Caring for family/home full-time Continuing your education Missing System 7 2.8

10 15. During your enrollment at [Univ] or since your graduation, did you start or own a business, either alone or in partnership with others? (check all that apply) - Started a business alone Frequency Valid Valid Missing System During your enrollment at [Univ] or since your graduation, did you start or own a business, either alone or in partnership with others? (check all that apply) - Started a business with a partner Frequency Valid Valid Missing System During your enrollment at [Univ] or since your graduation, did you start or own a business, either alone or in partnership with others? - Owned a business (includes one you started bought or took over) Frequency Valid Valid Missing System During your enrollment at [Univ] or since your graduation, did you start or own a business, either alone or in partnership with others? (check all that apply) - None of the above Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

11 16. What industry is your job in? (Choose one) Valid Frequency Valid Architecture and engineering Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media Business and financial operations Community and social services Computer and mathematical Construction and extraction Education, training, and library Food preparation and serving related Healthcare practitioners and technical Healthcare support Legal Life, physical, and social science Management Office and administrative support Personal care and service Production Protective services Sales and related Transportation and material moving Other Missing System

12 17. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job? Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Missing System In what state are you currently employed? Frequency Valid Valid California Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Iowa Maryland Michigan Missouri Montana New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas Virginia West Virginia Outside the US Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Armed Services Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

13 19. What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Not certified in Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Ready to move, change of scenery Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Continuing education Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Employment opportunities Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Do not like Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

14 19. What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Family outside of Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Significant other outside of Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Better pay/benefits Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Live at home to save money Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Moved back to hometown, live outside Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

15 19. What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - No jobs available in Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - No reason Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work outside of Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Other Frequency Missing System 20. What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Already a Pennsylvania resident Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Attending school in Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

16 20. What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Better pay/benefits Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Employed in family business Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Family and/or children in Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Significant other in Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Internships to hire/stayed at college job Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

17 20. What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Jobs available Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Like Pennsylvania Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Live at home to save money Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Low cost of living Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Not ready to move Frequency Valid Valid Missing System

18 20. What were the primary reasons you decided to work in Pennsylvania? (Check all that apply.) - Other Frequency Valid Valid Missing System What are your current earnings? Valid Less than $19,999 per year $20,000-$29,999 per year $30,000-$39,999 per year $40,000-$49,999 per year $50,000-$59,999 per year $60,000-$69,999 per year $70,000-$79,999 per year $80,000-$99,999 per year $100,000 or more per year Frequency Valid Prefer not to answer Missing System

19 22. How long AFTER GRADUATION did it take you to obtain your FIRST job? Valid Frequency Valid Already had the job Six months or less Greater than six months, but less than a year One year or more Missing System How long AFTER GRADUATION did it take you to obtain a job in your chosen field? Valid Frequency Valid Already had the job Six months or less Greater than six months, but less than a year One year or more Have not obtained a job in my chosen field Missing System

20 26. In the following areas, how well did [Univ] prepare you for employment? Use critical thinking and analytic reasoning to solve complex problems Valid Very well Frequency Valid More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Poorly Missing System In the following areas, how well did [Univ] prepare you for employment? Locate, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources Frequency Valid Valid Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Poorly Missing System

21 26. In the following areas, how well did [Univ] prepare you for employment? Apply knowledge and skills to realworld settings Frequency Valid Valid Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Poorly Missing System In the following areas, how well did [Univ] prepare you for employment? Communicate Frequency Valid Valid Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Poorly Missing System In the following areas, how well did [Univ] prepare you for employment? Collaborate with others in diverse groups Frequency Valid Valid Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Poorly Missing System

22 27. Prior to your graduation from [Univ], did you use any campus resources that helped you prepare for the job market and/or find employment? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Prefer not to answer Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Alumni relations (e.g. networking with alumni, mentoring) Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Faculty advising Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System

23 28. How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Services from your major department Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Career development services Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Electronic college services: college website, career center website, career database (not offcampus sites) Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System

24 28. How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Internship, work study, coop offices Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Interview preparation, mock interviews Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Job fair, recruitment fair, career fair, career day Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System

25 28. How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Leadership development Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Resume and/or cover letter writing assistance Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System How satisfied were you with the job market preparation and/or employment services you used? Special programs, seminars, workshops (Trio, Upward Bound, etc.) Frequency Valid Valid Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Not applicable Missing System

26 Coop Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Clinical Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Internship Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Practicum Frequency Valid Valid Missing System StudentTeach Frequency Valid Valid Missing System Were you offered employment by the organization where you did your co-operative education? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System

27 31. How important was your co-operative education experience in helping you get a job? Would you say it was... Frequency Valid Valid Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Not at all important Missing System Were you offered employment by the organization where you did your clinical field experience? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System How important was your clinical field experience in helping you get a job? Would you say it was... Frequency Valid Valid Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Not at all important Not applicable Missing System

28 36. Were you offered employment by the organization where you did your internship? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System How important was your internship in helping you get a job? Would you say it was... Frequency Valid Valid Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Not at all important Don't know Not applicable Missing System Were you offered employment by the organization where you did your practicum? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System

29 40. How important was your practicum in helping you get a job? Would you say it was... Frequency Valid Valid Very important Somewhat important Somewhat unimportant Not at all important Don't know Missing System Were you offered employment by the organization where you did your student teaching? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System How important was your student teaching experience in helping you get a job? Would you say it was... Frequency Valid Valid Very important Somewhat important Not at all important Don't know Not applicable Missing System

30 44. Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Writing Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Listening Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Comprehension Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Missing System

31 44. Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Speaking/oral communication Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Computer/ technology Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Using math skills Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System

32 44. Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Applying scientific methods of inquiry Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Ability to function as part of a team Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Ability to deal with ambiguity comfortably Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System

33 44. Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Recognizing and acting on ethical principles Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Leadership Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Learning effectively on your own Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Missing System

34 44. Please evaluate the extent to which you believe your college experience contributed to your skills and confidence in Personal growth Frequency Valid Valid Very much Somewhat Very little Not at all Don't know Missing System While you were enrolled in [Univ], did you participate in the following activities? Service Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System While you were enrolled in [Univ], did you participate in the following activities? Volunteering in the community (outside of course requirements) Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System While you were enrolled in [Univ], did you participate in the following activities? Undergraduate research Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System

35 45. While you were enrolled in [Univ], did you participate in the following activities? Leadership development Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System While you were enrolled in [Univ], did you participate in the following activities? Career oriented clubs/ organizations Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System While you were enrolled in [Univ], did you participate in the following activities? Other campus clubs/ organizations Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Missing System

36 46. How well did [Univ] prepare you to participate in local community activities? Frequency Valid Valid Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Poorly Don't know Not applicable Missing System How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Overall quality of education Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Education you received, considering the overall cost to attend Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System

37 47. How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Quality of instruction in your major Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Quality of your major courses Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Variety of courses available Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System

38 47. How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Value of your general education courses Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know Missing System How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Courses available at the time of day you needed them Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Courses available the semester you needed them Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Missing System

39 47. How SATISFIED are you with the following aspects of your education? Academic advisor who was interested in your progress Frequency Valid Valid More than satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied Unsatisfied Very unsatisfied Don't know Missing System How would you rate the reputation of [Univ] from the following perspectives? Personal view of reputation Frequency Valid Valid Excellent Very Good Good Not very good Poor Missing System How would you rate the reputation of [Univ] from the following perspectives? Perception of how others view reputation Frequency Valid Valid Excellent Very Good Good Not very good Poor Missing System

40 49. Are you currently enrolled at an educational institution? Frequency Valid Valid Yes No Prefer not to answer Missing System What is your current educational status? Valid Enrolled full-time in a graduate or first professional program Enrolled parttime in a graduate or first professional program Enrolled parttime in a second undergraduate degree program Enrolled full-time in a certification program (enables licensure, membership or eligibility for employment) Frequency Valid Enrolled parttime in a certification program (enables licensure, membership or eligibility for employment) Missing System

41 51. What is the name of the school you are currently attending? Frequency Valid Valid Clarion Kutztown Shippensburg West Chester Temple University Other (please specify) Missing System In what state is your school located? Choose one state Frequency Valid Valid Illinois New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina West Virginia Missing System Overall, how well did [Univ] prepare you for a graduate or first professional program? Frequency Valid Valid Very well More than adequately Adequately Less than adequately Don't know Missing System