St. Thomas University ALUMNI SURVEY Executive Summary Undergraduate and Graduate alumni in university database from 2001 to 1991 were mailed a copy of the Survey Instrument. Response rate was relatively low (about 12%). Overall, all respondents were quite positive concerning their experience at St. Thomas University. Over 58% of respondents indicated that their education at STU was ‘above average’. Cross tab analysis of items reveals a number of statistically significant associations between demographic variables (Grad vs.Undergrad status; Gender; Ethnicity; and responses to specific survey items.

Items with most favorable response: I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time I developed the ability to work with others in a variety of settings. I was satisfied with the availability of faculty outside the classroom I developed the capacity to understand many points of view. The Faculty seemed interested in my progress as a student I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. I developed in my ability to think analytically I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity I would advise a friend to attend STU

ITEMS WITH THE RELATIVELY LOWEST FAVORABLE RESPONSES : My degree program effectively prepared me for the work I have done since graduation. My participation in student activities has helped me achieve my professional and/or personal goals. My employer seems impressed that my degree is from STU. My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. I was satisfied with the library resources at STU. I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others.

GENDER DIFFERENCES Females were more likely to have a more highly favorable response to the following items: I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU. I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time. I was satisfied with the availability of faculty outside the classroom. I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. I felt academically challenged by the rigor of my coursework. continued

I was satisfied with my access to materials from the library needed for class work and research. I developed in my ability to think analytically. I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others.

Undergraduate vs. Graduate Status Graduate student status was more closely associated with favorable attitudes toward the following items: I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time. I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. My degree program effectively prepared me for the work I have done since graduation. The Faculty seemed interested in my progress as a student. I was satisfied with the academic advising I received.

Undergraduate were more likely to indicate favorable opinions for the following items: I was satisfied with the library resources at STU. My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. I grew in my awareness of environmental issues.

Ethnicity Minority students were more likely to have favorable opinions concerning the following items: I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU I was satisfied with my access to materials from the library needed for class work and research. My employer seems impressed that my degree is from STU I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others. I was satisfied with the library resources at STU

Results of Individual Items

I was satisfied with the quality of instruction at STU. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat152.8% Disagree Strongly50.9%

I was satisfied with the availability of faculty outside the classroom QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat244.6% Disagree Strongly40.8%

I found enough flexibility in class schedules to complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat254.7% Disagree Strongly30.6%

I acquired sufficient skills and knowledge to prepare me for employment in my field. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat346.6% Disagree Strongly112.1%

I felt academically challenged by the rigor of my coursework. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat438.2% Disagree Strongly101.9%

I was satisfied with my access to materials from the library needed for class work and research. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat6211.9% Disagree Strongly234.4%

I would advise a friend to attend STU. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat346.5% Disagree Strongly152.9%

My employer seems impressed that my degree is from STU QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly9621.4% Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat9420.9% Disagree Strongly429.4%

My degree program effectively prepared me for the work I have done since graduation. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat479.4% Disagree Strongly336.6%

The Faculty seemed interested in my progress as a student. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat295.6% Disagree Strongly91.7%

I developed in my ability to think analytically. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat377.1% Disagree Strongly91.7%

I developed in my ability to write effectively QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat499.5% Disagree Strongly101.9%

I developed the capacity to understand many points of view. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat275.2% Disagree Strongly61.2%

I developed the ability to work with others in a variety of settings. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat244.7% Disagree Strongly30.6%

I developed the capacity to demonstrate awareness of local and global diversity QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat407.9% Disagree Strongly51.0%

I grew in my awareness of environmental issues. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat9118.6% Disagree Strongly244.9%

My exposure to STU's Catholic character has positively influenced my life and work. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat9720.4% Disagree Strongly316.5%

My exposure to the cultural diversity of STU while a student has increased my effectiveness in my career. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat428.6% Disagree Strongly193.9%

The service requirement for graduation at STU has helped to foster in me a sense of duty to others. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat7617.7% Disagree Strongly153.5%

I developed an appreciation of other cultures. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat448.9% Disagree Strongly91.8%

I was satisfied with the academic advising I received. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat458.7% Disagree Strongly224.3%

My participation in student activities has helped me achieve my professional and/or personal goals. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat9824.4% Disagree Strongly297.2%

I was satisfied with the library resources at STU. QuestionCountPercentage Answered Agree Strongly % Agree Somewhat % Disagree Somewhat8617.0% Disagree Strongly346.7%

What level of study did you pursue at STU? ChoiceCountPercent Undergraduate % Graduate % Both undergraduate and graduate %

How long did it take you to obtain your first full-time job after graduation? ChoiceCountPercent Had same job before completing current degree % Less than 1 month8016.1% 1-3 months112.2% 4-6 months7715.5% 7-9 months153.0% months132.6% Over 1 year479.5% Have not yet obtained a job with this degree 469.3%

Are you currently working in your major/graduate program field of preparation? ChoiceCountPercent Yes % No %

Have you pursued further graduate study since graduating from STU? ChoiceCountPercent Yes % No %

What is your current or most recent annual salary? ChoiceCountPercent Less than $20, % Between $20,000 and $29, % Between $30,000 and $39, % Between $40,000 and $49, % Between $50,000 and $59, % Between $60,000 and $79, % Between $70,000 and $89, % Between $80,000 and $99, % $100,000 or more285.7%

What is your gender? ChoiceCountPercent Male % Female %

What is your racial/ethnic group? ChoiceCountPercent Asian American30.6% Black/African American % Hispanic/Latino % American Indian/Alaskan Native20.4% White - Non-Hispanic % Non-resident/International51.0%

Were you employed while attending STU? ChoiceCountPercent Yes, full-time employment % Yes, part-time employment % No, not employed6412.5%

Please rate the overall quality of your STU education. ChoiceCountPercent Above average % Average % Below Average224.3% Not sure10.2%

I took the majority of my classes while enrolled at STU at: ChoiceCountPercent the main campus % a site other than the main campus %