North Carolina State University
and UNC-General Administration
Baccalaureate Alumni Surveys
Summary of Question Items
Information on Table Layout:
*Numbers reported represent the survey question numbers.
*Differences in question wording are noted when relevant.
Question Categories:
| Employment While at NC State |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
Internship |
67_2 |
54_3 |
46_3 |
44_3 |
| Practicum |
67_3 |
|
|
|
| Student Teaching |
67_4 |
|
|
|
| Resident Advisor |
67_6 |
|
|
|
| Summer employment or part-time job in major
|
67_7 |
54_4
|
46_4 |
44_4 |
| Did not participate in work-related experiences
|
|
54_5
|
46_5 |
44_5 |
| Work-related experience helpful in securing present employment
|
68 |
55
|
47 |
45 |
| Co-op
|
67_1 |
54_1 |
46_1 |
44_1 |
| Participate
in research |
67_5 |
54_2 |
46_2 |
44_2 |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Development
| General Education: |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Acquiring a broad general education |
13 |
13* |
14* |
14* |
| Writing skills |
1a |
1_1
|
1_1
|
1_1 |
| Speaking skills
|
1b |
1_2
|
1_2
|
1_2 |
| Listening skills
|
1d |
1_4
|
1_4
|
1_4 |
| Comprehension skills
|
1c |
1_3
|
1_3
|
1_3 |
| Foreign language skills
|
9 |
6
|
6 |
6 |
| Communication skills overall
|
1 |
1
|
1 |
1 |
| Ability to apply mathematical skills
|
5 |
5
|
5 |
5 |
| Understanding how science and technology influence life
|
21 |
18*
|
19* |
19* |
| Ability to apply scientific principles
|
4 |
4
|
4 |
4 |
| Overall technical knowledge
|
2 |
2
|
2 |
2 |
| Basic computer skills
|
|
3_1
|
3_1
|
3_1 |
| Technical Computer skills
|
|
3_2
|
3_2
|
3_2 |
| Overall knowledge of computer applications
|
|
3
|
3 |
3 |
|
Ability to construct clear, precise, and accurate arguments |
14 |
|
|
|
| Ability to critically analyze events, information and ideas
|
15 |
14*
|
15* |
15* |
| Using knowledge to solve problems overall
|
6f |
9
|
9 |
9 |
|
Skills gained through a study abroad experience |
11 |
|
|
|
|
Skills gained through a community service or service-learning project |
12 |
|
|
|
| Skills gained through research/internship.student teaching
|
10 |
10
|
10 |
10 |
| Personal Development: |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Viewing learning as a lifelong process
|
29 |
26*
|
27* |
27* |
| Recognizing and acting upon ethical principles
|
22 |
19*
|
20* |
20* |
| Leadership skills
|
8i |
8
|
8 |
8 |
| Ability to function as part of a team
|
7e |
7
|
7 |
7 |
| Exercising public responsibility and community service
|
23 |
20*
|
21* |
21* |
| Understanding my own abilities and interests
|
33 |
28*
|
29* |
29* |
| Commitment to personal health and fitness
|
28 |
25*
|
26* |
26* |
| Having self-confidence
|
8d |
12_4
|
11_4 |
11_4 |
|
Finding relevant information and ideas from multiple sources |
6a |
|
|
|
| Bringing information/ideas together
|
6b |
9_1
|
9_1 |
9_5 |
| Thinking creatively
|
6c |
9_2
|
9_2 |
9_4 |
| Planning projects
|
6d |
9_3
|
9_3 |
9_1 |
| Defining problems
|
6e |
9_4
|
9_4 |
9_2 |
| Solving problems
|
6f |
9_5
|
9_5 |
9_3 |
| Logical reasoning skills |
6g |
|
|
|
| Examining problems from multiple perspectives |
6h |
|
|
|
| Traits overall |
|
|
11 |
11 |
| Professionalism |
8a |
12_1
|
11_1 |
11_1 |
| Conducting work ethically |
8b |
12_2
|
11_2 |
11_2 |
| Resourcefulness |
8c |
12_3
|
11_3 |
11_3 |
| Work attitudes and skills overall |
7 |
11
|
12 |
12 |
| Ability to adjust to new job demands |
7a |
11_1
|
12_1 |
12_1 |
| Working under pressure |
7b |
11_2
|
12_2 |
12_2 |
| Making decisions under pressure |
7c |
11_3
|
12_3 |
12_3 |
| Being dependable and punctual |
7g |
11_6
|
12_6 |
12_6 |
| Professional Development overall |
8 |
12
|
13 |
13 |
| Ability to learn independently |
8e |
12_5
|
13_1 |
13_1 |
| Ability to grow on the job |
8f |
12_6
|
13_2 |
13_2 |
| Willingness to accept new responsibilities |
8g |
12_7
|
13_3 |
13_3 |
| Ability to adapt to changing circumstances |
8h |
|
|
|
| Ability to understand literature in field |
16 |
15*
|
16* |
16* |
| Awareness of new scientific knowledge and discovery
|
17 |
16*
|
17* |
17* |
| Ability to access information for professional career
|
37 |
30
|
31 |
31 |
| Ability to work independently |
7d |
11_4 |
12_4 |
12_4 |
| Preparing for a career |
18 |
29*
|
30* |
30* |
| World View: |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Understanding issues and problems facing the world
|
24 |
21* |
22* |
22* |
| Understanding the present as it relates to history
|
25 |
22* |
23* |
23* |
| Understanding diverse cultures and values |
20 |
|
|
|
| Being able to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds |
7f |
11_5 |
12_5 |
12_5 |
| Advancing your appreciation of the arts |
30 |
27*
|
28* |
28*
|
| Advancing your appreciation for the humanities |
31 |
|
|
|
| Advancing your appreciation of how social science methods may be used to understand human behavior |
32 |
|
|
|
| Developing a tolerance for divergent views |
19 |
17*
|
18* |
18*
|
| Valuing gender equity |
27 |
24*
|
25* |
25*
|
| Valuing racial equity |
26 |
23*
|
24* |
24*
|
Note: Rate 1) importance
to current work; and 2) preparation by NC State; OR *Rate 1) importance;
and 2) satisfaction level.
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| General Education Preparation |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Friends at NC State from different backgrounds
|
|
31
|
32 |
32
|
| Social Science courses provided insights
|
|
32
|
33 |
33
|
| NC State encouraged creative and innovative thinking
|
38 |
33
|
34 |
34
|
| NC State preparation to be competitive with other graduates
|
39 |
34
|
35 |
35
|
| Physical education activity courses influence on current health habits |
40 |
|
|
|
| Foreign language classes helped gain appreciation for other cultures |
41 |
35
|
36 |
36
|
| Frequently read newspapers and magazines
|
42 |
36
|
37 |
37
|
| Reading for leisure
|
43 |
37
|
38 |
38
|
| Physical exercise |
44 |
|
|
|
| Volunteer work |
45 |
|
|
|
| Participanted in study abroad program |
34 |
|
|
|
| Length of study abroad |
35 |
|
|
|
| Study abroad improved problem solving skills |
36a |
|
|
|
| Study abroad impact on work attitudes and skills |
36b |
|
|
|
| Study abroad help understand problems and issues facing the world |
36c |
|
|
|
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| Overall Satisfaction with Education |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Evaluation of overall undergraduate education received at NC State |
73 |
|
|
|
| Would recommend NC State to friend |
74 |
|
|
|
| Would still choose to attend NC State |
75a |
|
|
|
| Would still choose same major |
75b |
|
|
|
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| Post-Baccalaureate Education |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Graduate/Professional study
|
46 |
38
|
41 |
41
|
| Interest in continuing education
|
51 |
39
|
42 |
42
|
| Current enrollment status
|
47 |
40
|
43 |
|
| Institution name of graduate/professional degree |
48a |
|
|
|
| Institution location of graduate/professional degree |
48b |
|
|
|
| Academic program/discipline |
48c |
|
|
|
| Degree(s) completed |
48d |
|
|
|
| Degree(s) sought/seeking (not completed) |
48e |
|
|
|
| Scholarships, honors, awards, assistanships received |
50 |
|
|
|
| Preparation for graduate/professional study
|
49 |
41
|
44 |
|
| Taken continuing ed., professional development, lifelong ed. courses/seminars/wrkshops |
52 |
|
|
|
| Impact of courses on professional career |
53 |
|
|
|
| Impact of courses on personal goals or life enrichment |
54 |
|
|
|
| Enrolled through McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education |
55 |
|
|
|
| Likelihood enrolling through McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education |
56 |
|
|
|
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| Post-Baccalaureate Employment |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| NC State preparation for first job
|
60 |
46, 52
|
48 |
|
| Primary activity first year following completeion of degree |
57 |
|
|
|
| Time to obtain first full-time job
|
58 |
43
|
49 |
47
|
| Resource when
in search for a job |
|
|
|
46 |
| Current employment status
|
63 |
48
|
50 |
48
|
| Name of employer |
64a |
|
|
|
| Type of employment (e.g. self-employed, academic, private) |
64b |
|
|
|
| Work location |
64c |
|
|
|
| Occupation |
64d |
|
|
|
| Current employment same as first
|
|
49
|
|
|
| Employment relation to degree
|
59,65 |
44, 50
|
51 |
49_1
|
| Employment not related to degree by choice
|
59,65 |
45, 51
|
52 |
49_2
|
| Educational
requirements for current position |
66 |
|
|
50 |
| Income |
61, 64e |
47, 53 |
53 |
51 |
| On-campus interviewing help locate/get first job |
62_1 |
|
|
|
| Employer found resume via NC State University carreer services database |
62_2 |
|
|
|
| Applied for job via an NC State University career services job listing |
62_3 |
|
|
|
| NC State co-op experience helped locate/get first job |
62_4 |
|
|
|
| Internship helped locate/get first job |
62_5 |
|
|
|
| Career Fair helped locate/get first job |
62_6 |
|
|
|
| Faculty member or job listing found in NC State department |
62_7 |
|
|
|
| NC State Alumni Association Career Services helped locate/get first job |
62_8 |
|
|
|
| Family/friends/classmates/co-workers helped locate/get first job |
62_9 |
|
|
|
| Professional society helped locate/get first job |
62_10 |
|
|
|
| Internet was instrumental in helping locate/get first job |
62_11 |
|
|
|
| Third party recuriter or executive search firm helped locate/get first job |
62_12 |
|
|
|
| Other instrumental in helping locate/get first job |
62_13 |
|
|
|
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| Involvement in School-Related Groups |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Academic scholarship program (Caldwell, Park, etc.) |
69_1 |
|
|
|
| Honor/Professional fraternity/sorority |
69_2 |
|
|
|
| Intramural/Recreational sports, club teams |
69_3 |
|
|
|
| Minority student groups |
69_4 |
|
|
|
| Organizations/Clubs related to your major |
69_5 |
|
|
|
| Political/Issue groups |
69_6 |
|
|
|
| Religious groups |
69_7 |
|
|
|
| Residence Hall Council, IRC |
69_8 |
|
|
|
| ROTC |
69_9 |
|
|
|
| Service group/organization |
69_10 |
|
|
|
| Social fraternity/sorority |
69_11 |
|
|
|
| Student Government |
69_12 |
|
|
|
| Student Media/Publications |
69_13 |
|
|
|
| Union Activities Board groups |
69_14 |
|
|
|
| University Honors Program |
69_15 |
|
|
|
| University Scholars program |
69_16 |
|
|
|
| Varsity Athletic teams |
69_17 |
|
|
|
| Visual/Performing arts/music groups |
69_18 |
|
|
|
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| Alumni Services |
2006 |
2003 |
1998 |
1995 |
| Member of NC State Alumni Association |
70 |
|
|
|
| Alumni seminars
|
71a |
56a
|
40_1
|
40_1
|
| Career Planning and Placement assistance
|
71b |
56b
|
40_2
|
40_2
|
| Alumni magazine
|
71c |
56c
|
40_3
|
40_3
|
| NC State events in area
|
71d |
56d
|
40_4
|
40_4
|
| Reunions
|
71e |
56e
|
40_5
|
40_5
|
| Information about NC State community |
71f |
56f
|
|
|
| Online directory of NC State Alumni |
71g |
|
|
|
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For more information on NC State
Student Surveys contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Assistant Director for Survey Research
University Planning and Analysis
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: October, 2001
last update: February, 2007
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