North Carolina State University
Alumni Survey
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SECTION I - Professional Preparation |
1. Communication skills overall:
a. Written communication skills
b. Public speaking and presentation skills
c. Reading skills
d. Listening skills
2. Overall technical knowledge
3. Overall knowledge of computer applications:
a. Basic computer skills (word processing, etc.)
b. Technical computer skills (programming, etc.)
4. Ability to apply scientific principles
5. Ability to apply mathematical skills
6. Foreign language skills
7. Ability to work in teams
8. Leadership and management skills
9. Using knowledge to solve problems overall:
a. Bringing information/ideas together from
different areas
b. Thinking creatively
c. Planning projects
d. Defining problems
e. Solving problems
10. Skills gained through research, internship, or student teaching experience
11. Traits overall:
a. Professionalism
b. Conducting work activities in an ethical manner
c. Resourcefulness
d. Confidence in your ability to perform well
12. Work attitudes and skills overall:
a. Ability to adjust to new job demands
b. Working under pressure
c. Making decisions under pressure
d. Ability to work independently
e. Ability to work with persons from diverse ethnic
and cultural backgrounds
f. Being dependable and punctual
13. Professional Development overall:
a. Ability to learn independently
b. Ability to grow on the job
c. Willingness to accept new responsibilities
SECTION II - Goals of Undergraduate Education |
In the first column, please indicate how important these are to you now as goals for an undergraduate education. Use the scale provided (5=very important, 4=important, 3=moderately important, 2=of limited importance, 1=not important, 0=not applicable).
In the second column, please indicate how satisfied you are that your education at NC State met each goal listed below. Use the scale provided (5=very satisfied, 4=somewhat satisfied, 3=neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 2=somewhat dissatisfied, 1=very dissatisfied, 0=not applicable).
14. Acquiring a broad general educationSECTION III - General Education Preparation |
32. While at NC State, I made new friends with people from different countries or different cultural backgrounds than mine.
33. My social science courses at NC State have provided knowledge and insights useful to my professional activities.
34. My undergraduate experiences and courses at NC State encouraged me to think creatively and innovatively.
35. My education at NC State has prepared me to be competitive with graduates from other institutions.
If you had foreign language courses at NC State, please answer item 36. If not, skip this item.
36. Foreign language courses at NC State have helped me gain an appreciation of other cultures.
37. To keep in touch with current events, I frequently read newspapers and magazines.
38. On average, how frequently do you read for leisure? (excluding
newspapers and magazines)
a. More than 3 times per week
b. 1-3 times per week
c. 1-3 times per month
d. Less than once a month
e. Seldom
f. Not at all
39. What three recommendations would you make to the Chancellor for ways to improve undergraduates' experiences at NC State?
40. What services would you value from NC State? (Mark all
that apply.)
a. Alumni seminars and short
courses in your discipline
b. Career Planning and Placement
assistance
c. Getting the Alumni magazine
d. Hearing about NC State events
in your area
e. Reunions
f. Other (please specify)
SECTION IV - Further Education |
42. If you are not currently enrolled or have not already completed a
graduate/professional degree, what is your level of interest in continuing your
education through graduate/professional school?
a. High interest
b. Moderate interest
c. Low interest
d. Not interested at all
Please skip to item 46 if you completed item 42.
43. As defined by your institution, what is your current enrollment
status?
a. Full-time
b. Part-time
c. Don't know
44. How well prepared were you for graduate/professional study?
a. Excellent preparation
b. Good preparation
c. Average preparation
d. Fair preparation
e. Poor preparation
f. Not applicable
45. If you have been accepted, are currently enrolled, or have
already completed a graduate/professional degree, please complete a. and b.
below.
a. Institution name and location
b. Academic discipline and degree sought or completed
SECTION V - Employment |
47. If so, was that experiences helpful in securing your present
position of employment?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not applicable
48. How well prepared were you by NC State for your first job?
a. Excellent preparation
b. Good preparation
c. Average preparation
d. Fair preparation
e. Poor preparation
f. Not applicable
49. How long did it take you to get your first full-time permanent job
after completing your bachelor's degree?
a. Had same job before completing
degree
b. Accepted position
c. 1-6 months
d. 7-12 months
e. Over 1 year
f. Have not yet obtained a
full-time permanent job
g. Not applicable
50. What is your current employment status? (Fill in the one
most applicable bubble.)
a. Employed full-time (35+
hours per week)
b. Employed part-time (34
hours per week or less)
c. Unemployed, but seeking
employment
d. Unemployed, not seeking
employment
If you are presently employed, please complete items 51-54. If you are not presently employed, please skip to Section VII if your college or department has included and insert questionnaire.
51. If you are currently employed, how closely is your position related
to your degree from NC State?
a. Directly related
b. Somewhat related
c. Not related
52. If you are employed outside your major field of study, is this by
choice?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not applicable
53. Within what general range is your income per year? (Note:
this information will remain confidential.)
a. Under $20,000
b. $20,000-$24,999
c. $25,000-$29,999
d. $30,000-$34,999
e. $35,000-$39,999
f. $40,000-$44,999
g. $45,000-$49,999
h. $50,000-$54,999
i. $55,000-$59,999
j. $60,000-$64,999
k. $65,000-$69,999
l. $70,000-$74,999
m. $75,000 or over
n. Not applicable: not presently
employed