2010-2011 Alumni Survey - Framingham State University · 2019. 3. 11. · ALUMNI SURVEY 2010-2011...

Framingham ~ State University

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH September 2014

ALUMNI SURVEY 2010-2011

The 2010-2011 Alumni Survey was sent, via postal mail in April of 2014 to a total of 741 Framingham State University graduates that completed their degree in the 2010-2011 academic year. The Office of Institutional Research received 94 completed surveys, 83 surveys were returned by the post office as undeliverable. All the respondents that self-identified were entered into a drawing to win iBT63 expandable Bluetooth mini speakers. The three prizes have been sent to the winners.

Executive Summary

Was your program of study 64.44% said "Yes" what you first enrolled in at FSU? What was your classification upon 53.41%% said "First-Time Student" entering FSU? What factors had the most 22.30% said "FSU's affordability" significant influence on your decision to 15.50% said "The degree programs offered" attend FSU? 13.50% said "The size of the school"

Level of agreement concerning whether A majority of respondents indicated agreement or FSU lived up to your expectations? strong agreement that FSU had lived up to its

expectations (Please see page 5). While enrolled at FSU, would you have 59.34% said "Somewhat" or "Yes" considered yourself "actively involved" outside the classroom? Which activities would you regard as the 26.60% said "Clubs/Organizations/Student most important aspects of your Government” undergraduate experience? 22.80% said “On-Campus Jobs” Did you complete an 45.05% said "Yes" internship/practicum while enrolled at FSU? Did the internship help you network 70.73% of respondents who completed an employment after graduation? internship/practicum said “Somewhat” or "Yes" Have you enrolled in a degree program 42.88% said "Yes" since graduating from FSU? What is the name of the institution you 15.79% are attending Framingham State University are attending?

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Are you currently working for pay right now?

93.40% said they are employed 87.91% said they were employed “full-time”

What type of organization is your primary employment?

45.24% said “Private for-profit” 17.86% said “Elementary or secondary education”

Location of employment? 85.54% said "Massachusetts"

What is your approximate annual salary? 10.71% said "$40,000-44,999" 13.10% said "$45,000-$49,999" 4.76% said "Below $20,000" 8.33% said "$30,000-$34,999"

How long have you been employed by your current employer?

73.81% said "More than 12 months"

Have you obtained a position of leadership?

35.80% said "Yes"

Is your current position related to your field of study?

77.10% said their job is related to their major

How much did FSU contribute to the knowledge and skills required at that position?

72.62% said FSU contributed either significantly or moderately

Majors Primary Major

Major Count Percent Art Studio 2 2.17% Biology 1 1.09% Business Administration 13 14.13% Business and Information Technology 2 2.17% Chemistry 1 1.09% Communication Arts 9 9.78% Computer Science 3 3.26% Criminology 1 1.09% Early Childhood Education 4 4.25% Economics 2 2.17% Elementary Education 2 2.17% English 11 11.96% Fashion Design and Retailing 5 5.43% Food and Nutrition 3 3.26% Food Science 1 1.09% History 2 2.175 Liberal Studies 5 5.43% Mathematics 5 5.43%


Modern Language 2 2.17% Nursing 3 3.26% Political Science 2 2.17% Psychology 6 6.52% Sociology 7 7.61% Grand Total 94 100.00%

Secondary Major Secondary Major Count Percent Language Arts 2 40.00% Liberal Studies 1 20.00% Modern Languages 2 40.00% Grand Total 5 100.00%

Minors Primary Minor

Minor Count Percent Biology 1 3.85% Business Administration 7 26.92% Communication Arts 1 3.85% Computer Science 1 3.85% Food Science 1 3.85% French 1 3.85% Geography 1 3.85% Mathematics 1 3.85% Neuroscience 1 3.85% Physics 1 3.85% Psychology 2 7.69% Secondary Education 1 3.85% Sociology 5 19.23% Spanish 2 7.69% Grand Total 26 100.00%


What factors had the most significant influence on your decision to attend Count FSU? My family wanted me to attend 10 My parent(s) is(are) an alumnus/alumna (alumni) 7 A high school teacher/counselor recommended it 7 The academic reputation of FSU 25 FSU’s proximity to Boston 20 FSU’s graduates obtain good jobs 4 FSU’s affordability 69 The degree programs offered 48 My friend(s) was/were attending 12 The size of the school 42 The small class size 40 Other (please explain) 26

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Response Percent Percent of Cases

3.20% 10.99% 2.30% 7.69% 2.30% 7.69% 8.10% 27.47% 6.50% 21.98% 1.30% 4.40% 22.30% 75.82% 15.50% 52.75% 3.90% 13.19% 13.50% 46.15% 12.90% 43.96% 8.40% 28.57%

September 2014

What was your classification upon entering FSU? Count Percent First-Time Student (entered FSU as a freshman) 47 53.41% Transfer Student (transferred to FSU from another institution) 41 46.59% Grand Total 88 100.00%

Change of Program Are the programs of study listed above what students first enrolled in at FSU? If not, what programs?

Count Percent

Yes 58 64.44% No 32 35.56%

Art 1 1.11% Biology 1 1.11% Business Administration 5 5.55% Chemistry 3 3.33% Early Childhood Education 2 2.22% Education 1 1.11% Elementary Education 1 1.11% English 3 3.33% Fashion Merchandising 1 1.11% Fashion Design 1 1.11% Food and Nutrition 1 1.11% French 1 1.11% History 1 1.11% Liberal Studies 1 1.11% Psychology 1 1.11% Sociology 2 2.22% Spanish 1 1.11% Undeclared 5 5.55%

Grand Total 90 100.00%

Answered Question 91 100.00%

Other, (please explain) Closeness to home proximity to my home and FSU offered a math major close to home, commuted Nice Campus w/ community field Military Friendly I felt a connection when I came on my tour! I had a great tour from admissions when I was looking into FSU and that confirmed my decision to attend Close to home proximity to hometown Major Sports Close to home proximity to the place I live close enough to my home town My aunt is a graduate of FSU and she is also a teacher Play field hockey Location Close proximity to Family Location, I live Nearby proximity to family proximity to home and friends at other colleges closer to my parent's home than UMass Amherst/Boston Close to home Took ESL classes there VA loan available for FSU Close to home

Indicate your level of agreement concerning whether FSU lived up to your expectations in the following areas:

Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Count Disagree Agree

The academic 2.20% 0.00% 18.68% 54.95% 24.18% 91 reputation of FSU (2) (0) (17) (50) (22) FSU’s graduates obtain 6.82% 4.55% 40.91% 36.36% 11.36% 88 good jobs (6) (4) (36) (32) (10) The small class size 0.00% 0.00% 7.78% 46.67% 45.56% 90

(0) (0) (7) (42) (41) The academic rigor of 1.10% 2.20% 18.68% 48.35% 29.67% 91 your program (1) (2) (17) (44) (27) The personal attention 3.30% 2.20% 6.59% 39.56% 48.35% 91 you received (3) (2) (6) (36) (44)


The faculty/staff cared 2.20% 2.20% 13.19% 31.87% 50.55% 91 about your success (2) (2) (12) (29) (46)

While enrolled at FSU would you have considered yourself an “actively involved” student outside of the classroom?

Count Percent

Yes 29 31.87% Somewhat 25 27.47% No 37 40.66% Grand Total 91 100.00%

What activities did you regard as important aspects of your undergraduate experience?

Count Response Percent

Percent of Cases

Clubs/Organizations/Student Government 42 26.60% 61.80% Study/Work Abroad 10 6.30% 14.70% Leadership Experience(s) 21 13.30% 30.90% Community Service 10 6.30% 14.70% Intercollegiate Athletics 10 6.30% 14.70% On-campus job 36 22.80% 52.90% Honor Society/Societies 22 13.90% 32.40% Other (please specify) 7 4.40% 10.30% Grand Total 69 100.00%

Other, please specify: Attended FSU as an adult, home owner, with family Did not participate because I worked outside job and had family ability to get off-campus job None Intramural Sports on-campus internship; The Gatepost Internship

Did you complete an internship or practicum while enrolled at FSU? Count Percent Yes 50 54.95% No 41 45.05% Grand Total 91 100.00%


Did this internship help you network employment? Count Percent Yes 13 31.71% Somewhat 16 38.02% No 12 29.27% Grand Total 41 100.00%


Have you enrolled in a degree program since graduating from FSU? Count Percent Yes 52 57.14% No 39 42.86% Grand Total 91 100.00%

Which type of degree program? Count Percent Certificate 2 5.26% Second Bachelor’s Degree 1 2.63% Master’s Degree 32 84.21% Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, Etc.) 1 2.63% Professional (Law and Medicine) 1 2.63% Other (please specify) 1 2.63% Grand Total 38 100.00%

Other (please specify): Associates Degree

What is the college or university you are attending and the degree program that you are enrolled in? American International College

Master in Education – Secondary Education Master in Special Education K-8

Assumption College Master of school counseling Rehabilitation Counseling

Boston College MSN – Family Practice

Boston University Hispanic Language and Literature Master of Science, Management

Framingham State University Master’s in Education – Art Master’s in Education – Nutrition Education Master’s in Education – TESL Master’s in Health Care Administration Masters of Education – Math MBA

Franklin Pierce University Curriculum and Instruction

Lasell College Integrated Marketing Communication

Lesley University Masters in Early Childhood Education

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2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Count Percent

5.26% 2.63% 2.63% 5.26% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 5.26% 2.63% 2.63% 15.79% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63% 2.63%

September 2014

Liberty University 1 2.63% Master in Education – Elementary Education 1 2.63%

Massachusetts Bay Community College 1 2.63% Nursing 1 2.63%

Merrimack College 2 5.26% Masters in Higher Education 2 5.26%

New England College 1 2.63% MBA 1 2.63%

None 1 2.63% None 1 2.63%

Northeastern University 1 2.63% MPA 1 2.63%

New York Institute of Photography 1 2.63% Professional Photography 1 2.63%

Sacramento State University 1 2.63% Master of Spanish 1 2.63%

Salem State University 1 2.63% Master of Higher Education 1 2.63%

Simmons College 2 5.26% Graduate School of Library Information Science 1 2.63% Master’s in Education – Language and Literacy 1 2.63%

Fitchburg State University 1 2.63% MBA 1 2.63%

Southern New Hampshire University 1 2.63% MBA 1 2.63%

Suffolk University 3 7.89% Higher Education Administration in Student Affairs 2 5.26% JD 1 2.63%

Texas Women’s University 1 2.63% MS in Nutrition 1 2.63%

UMass Amherst 1 2.63% Master’s in Public Health 1 2.63%

UMass Lowell 1 2.63% Masters of Science/ Information Technology 1 2.63%

University of Phoenix 1 2.63% MBA 1 2.63%

Worcester State University 1 2.63% Post-Bachelor Program 1 2.63%

Grand Total 38 100.0%

Are you currently working for pay right now? Count Percent Yes, employed full-time 80 87.91% Yes, employed part-time 5 5.49% No, looking for work 1 1.10% No, raising a family 2 2.20%


No, retired 0 0.00% No, full-time student 1 1.10% No, part-time student 1 1.10% No, volunteer 0 0.00% No, unpaid internship 0 0.00% No, other (please specify) 1 1.10% Grand Total 91 100.00%

Which type of organization is your primary employment? Count Percent Elementary or secondary education (public or private) 15 17.86% Higher Education (public or private) 8 9.52% International organization in the US 3 3.57% International organization outside the US 0 0.00% Private for-profit corporation/company/group practice 38 45.24% Private non-profit organization (except education and international orgs) 7 8.33% State and local government, institution or agency (except education) 2 2.38% Federal government (except military) 3 3.57% Self-employed in own business or professional non-group practice 2 2.38% U.S. Military 1 1.19% Other (please specify) 5 5.95% Grand Total 84 100.0%


Where is your firm or organization located? Count Percent Massachusetts 71 85.54% CT, RI, VT, ME, or NH 4 4.82% Other U.S. Location 8 9.64% Outside U.S. 0 0.00% Grand Total 83 100.00%

What is your approximate annual salary range? Count Percent Below $20,000 4 4.76% $20,000-$24,999 6 7.14% $25,000-$29,999 4 4.76% $30,000-$34,999 7 8.33% $35,000-$39,999 12 14.29% $40,000-$44,999 9 10.71% $45,000-$49,999 11 13.10% $50,000-$54,999 9 10.71% $55,000-$74,999 12 14.29% $75,000+ 10 11.90% Grand Total 84 100.00%

Have you obtained a position of leadership at your current job? Count Percent Yes 29 35.80% No 52 64.20% Grand Total 81 100.00%

How long have you been employed by your current employer? Count Percent Less than six months 7 8.33% Six months to twelve months 15 17.86% More than twelve months 62 73.81% Grand Total 84 100.00%

Is your current position related to your field of study? Count Percent Yes, same field as major(s) 36 43.37% Yes, somewhat related to major(s) 28 33.73% No, not related 19 22.89% Grand Total 83 100.00%


Overall, how much has FSU contributed to the knowledge and skills required at your current position?

Count Percent

Did not contribute at all 7 8.33% Contributed Slightly 16 19.05% Contributed Moderately 33 39.29% Contributed Significantly 28 33.33% Grand Total 84 100.00%

Indicate the degree to which FSU contributed to your knowledge/skills/abilities in… Did not Slightly Somewhat Greatly

contribute Contributed Contributed Contributed at all

N/A Count

Apply math in problem 15.91% 22.73% 32.95% 18.18% solving (14) (20) (29) (16)

10.23% (9)

88

Apply science 21.84% 25.29% 26.44% 8.05% (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) (19) (22) (23) (7) in problem solving

18.39% (16)

87

Apply concepts from your 4.55% 11.36% 32.95% 50.00% major in problem solving or (4) (10) (29) (44) work projects

1.14% (1)

88

Apply methods from your 5.68% 14.77% 28.41% 45.45% major (experimentation, (5) (13) (25) (40) analysis, programming, etc.) in problem solving or work projects

5.68% (5)

88

Use information technology 8.05% 10.34% 34.48% 39.08% correctly and productively as (7) (9) (30) (34) part of professional work

8.05% (7)

87

Use computer tools or 9.20% 14.94% 36.78% 32.18% programs that are important (8) (13) (32) (28) for my professional work

6.90% (6)

87

Make clear formal 6.90% 17.24% 34.48% 33.33% presentations that fit (6) (15) (30) (29) audience interests

8.05% (7)

87

Write clearly and concisely 4.60% 9.20% 26.44% 55.17% (4) (8) (23) (48)

4.60% (4)

87

Critical evaluation of 7.95% 12.50% 35.23% 42.05% possible solutions and (7) (11) (31) (37) choose best one

2.27% (2)

88

Critical thinking in 6.82% 7.95% 37.50% 45.45% addressing issues (6) (7) (33) (40)

2.27% (2)

88

Use quantitative data and 8.05% 14.94% 37.93% 31.03% reasoning to support (7) (13) (33) (27) decision making

8.05% (7)

87


Solve complex problems in logical, methodical manner

8.05% (7)

17.24% (15)

41.38% (36)

27.59% (24)

5.75% (5)

87

Develop creative, innovative ideas in work projects

4.60% (4)

17.24% (15)

35.63% (31)

37.93% (33)

4.60% (4)

87

Lead a team in accomplishing a project

13.95% (12)

10.47% (9)

37.21% (32)

30.23% (26)

8.14% (7)

86

Manage others in work settings

17.65% (15)

16.47% (14)

27.06% (23)

29.41% (25)

9.41% (8)

85

Function effectively as a member of a team

7.06% (6)

15.29% (13)

31.75% (27)

43.53% (37)

2.35% (2)

85

Listen to others in team meetings

10.47% (9)

13.95% (12)

29.07% (25)

44.19% (38)

2.33% (2)

86

Function effectively in ethnically/culturally diverse environments

12.50% (11)

15.91% (14)

26.14% (23)

38.64% (34)

6.82% (6)

88

Engage life-long learning through formal programs or independent learning

10.23% (9)

12.50% (11)

31.82% (28)

37.50% (33)

7.95% (7)

88

Find/Utilize a variety of informational resources needed for a project

6.90% (6)

12.64% (11)

32.18% (28)

43.68% (38)

4.60% (4)

87

Conduct applied research 4.60% (4)

17.24% (15)

27.59% (24)

37.93% (33)

12.64% (11)

87

Meet professional / ethical responsibilities

11.49% (10)

8.05% (7)

31.03% (27)

43.68% (38)

5.75% (5)

87

Use current professional business practices

14.94% (13)

8.05% (7)

36.78% (32)

28.74% (25)

11.49% (10)

87

Deliver quality results in a timely manner

7.95% (7)

9.09% (8)

26.14% (23)

51.14% (45)

5.68% (5)

88

Complete an independent project with little supervision

6.82% (6)

9.09% (8)

25.00% (22)

53.41% (47)

5.68% (5)

88

Proactively plan for your career

19.32% (17)

12.50% (11)

23.86% (21)

43.18% (38)

1.14% (1)

88

Actively participate as a local and national citizen

17.24% (15)

17.24% (15)

31.03% (27)

24.14% (21)

10.34% (9)

87


Indicate how important each ability has been in your career so far…

Not Fairly Quite Very important Important Important Important

at all

N/A Count

Apply math in problem 20.00% 36.47% 14,21% 23.53% solving (17) (31) (12) (20)

5.88% (5)

85

Apply science 50.00% 19.77% 2.33% 9.30% (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) (43) (17) (2) (8) in problem solving

18.60% (16)

86

Apply concepts from your 9.52% 11.90% 26.19% 48.81% major in problem solving or (8) (10) (22) (41) work projects

3.57% (3)

84

Apply methods from your 11.76% 21.18% 23.53% 40.00% major (experimentation, (10) (18) (20) (32) analysis, programming, etc.) in problem solving or work projects

3.53% (3)

85

Use information technology 3.57% 8.33% 26.19% 57.14% correctly and productively as (3) (7) (22) (48) part of professional work

4.76% (4)

84

Use computer tools or 4.71% 8.24% 20.00% 62.35% programs that are important (4) (7) (17) (53) for my professional work

4.71% (4)

85

Make clear formal 9.41% 18.82% 18.82% 47.06% presentations that fit (8) (16) (16) (40) audience interests

5.88% (5)

85

Write clearly and concisely 1.18% 8.24% 22.35% 47.08% (1) (7) (19) (40)

5.88% (5)

85

Critical evaluation of 2.35% 10.59% 24.71% 56.47% possible solutions and (2) (9) (21) (48) choose best one

5.88% (5)

85

Critical thinking in 2.35% 8.24% 27.08% 58.82% addressing issues (2) (7) (23) (50)

3.53% (3)

85

Use quantitative data and 9.52% 16.67% 26.19% 41.67% reasoning to support (8) (14) (22) (35) decision making

5.95% (5)

84

Solve complex problems in 4.76% 17.86% 28.57% 41.67% logical, methodical manner (4) (15) (22) (35)

7.14% (6)

84

Develop creative, innovative 4.76% 17.85% 22.62% 50.00% ideas in work projects (4) (15) (19) (42)

4.76% (4)

84


Lead a team in accomplishing a project

9.64% (8)

18.07% (15)

22.89% (19)

37.35% (31)

12.05% (10)

83

Manage others in work settings

7.23% (6)

16.87% (14)

19.28% (16)

43.37% (35)

13.25% (11)

83

Function effectively as a member of a team

2.41% (2)

4.82% (4)

24.10% (20)

63.86% (53)

4.82% (4)

83

Listen to others in team meetings

2.47% (2)

6.17% (5)

19.75% (16)

65.43% (53)

6.17% (5)

81

Function effectively in ethnically/culturally diverse environments

6.02% (5)

6.02% (5)

21.69% (18)

59.04% (49)

7.23% (6)

83

Engage life-long learning through formal programs or independent learning

7.14% (6)

14.29% (12)

23.81% (20)

47.62% (40)

7.14% (6)

84

Find/Utilize a variety of informational resources needed for a project

4.82% (4)

10.84% (9)

24.10% (20)

55.42% (46)

4.82% (4)

83

Conduct applied research 7.32% (6)

25.61% (21)

18.29% (15)

37.80% (31)

10.98% (9)

82

Meet professional / ethical responsibilities

3.61% (3)

4.82% (4)

18.07% (15)

66.27% (55)

7.23% (6)

83

Use current professional business practices

4.82% (4)

8.43% (7)

18.07% (15)

54.22% (45)

14.46% (12)

83

Deliver quality results in a timely manner

1.20% (1)

4.82% (4)

14.46% (12)

73.49% (61)

6.02% (5)

83

Complete an independent project with little supervision

2.38% (2)

7.14% (6)

13.10% (11)

69.05% (58)

8.33% (7)

84

Proactively plan for your career

3.57% (3)

9.52% (8)

21.43% (18)

61.90% (52)

3.57% (3)

84

Actively participate as a local and national citizen

9.52% (8)

13.10% (11)

14.29% (12)

45.24% (38)

17.86% (15)

84

Gender: Count Percent Female 65 82.28% Male 14 17.72%


Other 0 0.00% Grand Total 81 100.00%

Are you Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? Count Percent No 79 90.80% Yes 8 9.20% Grand Total 89 100.00%

What is your racial background? (Choose one or more) Count Percent American Indian/ Alaskan Native 0 0.00% Asian 0 0.00% Black / African American 4 5.06% Cape Verdean 0 0.00% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% Multi Race 3 3.79% White 72 91.14% Grand Total 79 100.00%


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