1. G RADUATE S URVEY D ATA 2010 School of Education Retreat

2. B ACKGROUND I NFORMATION : This was the 1 st year using Qualtrics online survey tool Fairly low response rate – 12.5% Ideas to increase accuracy of graduate contact information Questions have been condensed & refocused to include ALL graduate program students Faculty: 5 questions + additional comments Courses: 5 questions + additional comments Student’s competency in various areas: 6 questions Student skills assessment: 16 areas (new component) Survey Committee

3. RANK THE FOLLOWING REASONS FOR CHOOSING TO PURSUE A MASTER ' S DEGREE PROGRAM OR GRADUATE ENDORSEMENT / LICENSE OPTION WITH 1 INDICATING YOUR FIRST CHOICE AND 6 INDICATING YOUR LAST CHOICE. #Answer123456Responses 1 To refine knowledge and skills21361215 2 To develop new knowledge and skills07431015 3 To professionalize certification12134415 4 To explore or expand career options31434015 5 To pursue a personal goal52304115 6 To obtain a license in my field42001815 Total15

4. T O WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS CONCERNING IPFW S CHOOL OF E DUCATION FACULTY ? #Question Strongly Disagree NeutralAgree Strongly Agree ResponsesMean 1 Faculty members were genuinely interested in the welfare and development of students. 10096164.19 2 Faculty members exhibited adequate preparation for their courses. 010105164.19 3 Faculty members were responsive to new ideas and ways of doing things. 03283163.69 4 Faculty demonstrated notable scholarly and professional competency. 10096164.19 5 Faculty members were aware of new research and development in their field. 02086164.13

5. T O WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE COURSES OFFERED BY THE S CHOOL OF E DUCATION ? #Question Strongly Disagree NeutralAgree Strongly Agree ResponsesMean 1 Courses offered an appropriate balance of theory, research, and practice. 11293163.75 2 Course requirements were academically rigorous. 10195164.06 3 Course assignments and class activities were directed towards stated course goals and objectives. 011113164.00 4 Courses listed in the catalog were offered sufficiently often. 12463163.50 5 Evaluation procedures used in courses (i.e. grades, tests, projects, etc.) were fair and appropriate. 011104164.06

6. T O WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE THAT YOUR PROGRAM HELPED YOU FEEL COMPETENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ? #Question Strongly Disagree NeutralAgree Strongly Agree ResponsesMean 1 Understanding major trends, issues, and problems in my field. 01384163.94 2 Locating, interpreting, and applying research findings in my field. 00475164.06 3Becoming a scholar-practitioner by doing research.02527163.88 4 Utilizing learning opportunities of community instructional resources. 02554163.69 5Using a variety of instructional/professional materials.00196164.31 6 Understanding the socio-economic, practical, and historical context of my field. 01096164.25

7. Skills Self-Assessment

8. P LEASE USE THE FOLLOWING SCALE TO IDENTIFY HOW SKILLED YOU FEEL YOU ARE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. #AnswerAverage ValueStandard DeviationResponses 1Interpersonal Communication5.810.6616 2Verbal Communication5.630.5016 3General Writing Skills5.690.8716 4 Understanding and Using Research Methods 5.001.1016 5Research Writing Skills5.060.8516 6Theoretical Analysis Skills4.691.5416 7Large Group Public Speaking5.631.2016 8Small Group Public Speaking6.000.9716 9Information Literacy5.561.3116

9. S KILLS S ELF -A SSESSMENT C ONTINUED … #AnswerAverage ValueStandard DeviationResponses 10Professional Language5.380.7216 11Collaboration Skills6.250.8616 12 Knowledge of Ethical/Professional Practices 6.250.9316 13 Application of Law in Desired Degree Area 5.131.4516 14 Knowledge of social, economic, and political context of your field 5.691.1416 15 Learning and Human Development 5.940.7716 Use of student/client assessments to inform your practice 5.751.0016

10. N EW W EBSITE UPDATE http://new.ipfw.edu/departments/education/