Spring 2014 Graduate Student Survey Results by Degree Appendix B

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1 Appendix B Background I consider myself a Part-time student Full-time student 2% 14% 45% 98% 8 86% 55% EdD PhD MIT MEd I would prefer to take classes that meet during the.. Morning (8am-12pm) Afternoon (12pm-4pm) Evening (4pm-9pm) Evening Afternoon Morning 11% 29% 59% 28% 9 47% 21% 61% 21% 24% 1 EdD PhD MIT MEd Appendix B: p. 1 of 26

2 Overall Experience Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at the UW College of Education. I have found most of the COE courses in my major area of study to be intellectually challenging. Category N Strongly Agree Agree Ambivalent Disagree Strongly Disagree EdD 11 36% 45% 18% PhD % 53% 18% 3% 3% MIT 46 22% 54% 13% 11% MEd 92 18% 57% 1 9% 7% EdD 11 36% 45% 18% PhD % 53% 11% 12% 3% MIT 46 22% 48% 13% 17% MEd 93 24% 48% 13% 13% 2% I am satisfied with my graduate experience at the UW College of Education. (% that selected agree or strongly agree) 78% 94% 82% 82% % 83% 72% 82% 85% 76% 76% 73% 76% 75% 75% 67% EdD PhD MIT MEd Appendix B: p. 2 of 26

3 How much have the following helped your educational progress at the UW College of Education? UW College of Education My faculty advisor Mentor other than advisor Class or peer discussions Research or practical experiences Category N To a Great Extent Somewhat Slightly Not at All Not Applicable EdD 11 55% 36% 9% PhD % 26% 1 2% MIT 46 17% 9% 4% 5 MEd 93 43% 19% 12% 5% EdD 11 55% 18% 9% 9% 9% PhD % 32% 1 5% 16% MIT 46 26% 39% 9% 4% 22% MEd 91 43% 24% 12% 8% 13% EdD 11 45% 36% 18% PhD % 45% 17% 2% MIT 46 52% 33% 11% 4% MEd 91 53% 37% 7% 2% 1% EdD 11 64% 27% 9% PhD % 26% 1 2% 1% MIT 46 63% 22% 7% 2% 7% MEd 93 62% 27% 3% 2% 5% Avg. Extent of perceived help in educational progress: 4 To a great extent to 1 Not at all EdD PhD MIT MEd Faculty advisor Mentor other than advisor Class/peer discussions Research/practicum Appendix B: p. 3 of 26

4 How much have the following hindered your educational progress at the UW College of Education? Absent or poor advising Lack of funding Unclear or confusing program requirements Unclear or confusing course requirements Lack of courses offered needed to fulfill program requirements Lack of courses that align with my educational goals and interests Feeling disconnected from peers, faculty, or staff Poor instruction Category N To a Great Extent Somewhat Slightly Not at All Not Applicable EdD 11 45% 45% 9% PhD % 24% 13% 31% 18% MIT 45 7% 18% 29% 27% MEd 93 9% 15% 19% 4 17% EdD 11 18% 18% 9% 45% 9% PhD % 21% 16% 21% 18% MIT 45 2% 7% 22% 31% 38% MEd 93 16% 15% 22% 33% 14% EdD 11 9% 36% 18% 36% PhD % 26% 3 27% MIT 46 11% 22% 35% 33% MEd 91 12% 33% 27% 27% EdD 11 27% 73% PhD 120 6% 15% 25% 49% 5% MIT 46 13% 35% 33% MEd 92 5% 17% 3 43% 3% EdD 11 9% 9% 27% 55% PhD % 21% 29% 31% 8% MIT 45 2% 4% 53% 4 MEd 93 3% 15% 18% 53% 11% EdD 11 27% 9% 18% 45% PhD % 25% 19% 18% 5% MIT 45 7% 11% 13% 47% 22% MEd 92 12% 28% 26% 28% 5% EdD 11 18% 9% 73% PhD % 3 24% 25% 8% MIT 45 2% 11% 27% 53% 7% MEd 93 14% 18% 24% 4 4% EdD 11 9% 18% 73% PhD 112 4% 17% 41% 38% MIT 45 9% 22% 33% 36% MEd 91 2% 15% 31% 52% Appendix B: p. 4 of 26

5 Avg. Extent of perceived hindrances to educational progress: 4 To a great extent to 1 Not at all EdD PhD MIT MEd Absent or poor advising Lack of funding Unclear or confusing program requirements Unclear or confusing course requirements Lack of available and/or relevant classes Feeling disconnected from peers, faculty, staff Poor instruction Appendix B: p. 5 of 26

6 Advising and Mentoring Note that MIT students did not complete the advising section of the survey because their advising structure differs from the rest of the graduate students. a How well supported do you feel by your academic advisor? 55% 54% EdD PhD MEd % 21% 18% 12% 16% 4% 1% 3% Very Well Supported Somewhat Well Supported Slightly Well Supported Not Well Supported Don't know who advisor is Appendix B: p. 6 of 26

7 Thinking about your faculty advisor, please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. UW College of Education I receive ongoing, constructive feedback on my progress from my advisor. I spend a sufficient amount of time with my advisor. My advisor is responsive. My advisor has actively contributed to my academic and intellectual development. My advisor understands my career goals. My advisor is the primary person I look to for academic advice and guidance. I would know which person or office to turn to for help in resolving any conflicts with my advisor. My advisor is too busy and has little time for me. Category N Strongly Agree Agree Ambivalent Disagree Strongly Disagree EdD 11 36% 45% 18% PhD % 37% 19% 6% 3% MEd 84 27% 19% 21% 12% EdD 11 9% 55% 18% 18% PhD % 33% 16% 4% MEd 84 19% 23% 19% 25% 14% EdD 11 64% 27% 9% PhD % 35% 11% 5% 2% MEd 84 37% 37% 15% 8% 2% EdD 11 55% 36% 9% PhD % 26% 12% 3% 2% MEd 83 35% 29% 17% 11% 8% EdD 11 45% 45% 9% PhD % 39% 14% 3% 4% MEd 84 43% 18% 12% 7% EdD 11 45% 45% 9% PhD % 34% 11% 14% 6% MEd 83 25% 24% 14% 24% 12% EdD 11 27% 55% 9% 9% PhD % 23% 11% MEd 84 14% 12% 24% 32% 18% EdD 11 45% 27% 27% PhD % 1 17% 32% 28% MEd 83 17% 23% 19% 24% 17% Appendix B: p. 7 of 26

8 % that selected agree or strongly agree EdD PhD MEd Faculty Advising Charts by Year Thinking about your faculty advisor, please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. EdD (% that selected agree or strongly agree) Receive feedback on progress Sufficient time with advisor Advisor is responsive Advisor has contributed to development Advisor understands career goals Advisor is primary person I look to Know who to turn to for advising conflict help Appendix B: p. 8 of 26

9 PhD (% that selected agree or strongly agree) Receive feedback on progress Sufficient time with advisor Advisor is responsive Advisor has contributed to development Advisor understands career goals Advisor is primary person I look to Know who to turn to for advising conflict help MEd (% that selected agree or strongly agree) Receive feedback on progress Sufficient time with advisor Advisor is responsive Advisor has contributed to development Advisor understands career goals Advisor is primary person I look to Know who to turn to for advising conflict help Appendix B: p. 9 of 26

10 How much do you rely on sources other than your faculty advisor for academic advising information? Another faculty member The Office of Student Services The Office of Minority Recruitment and Retention Program and administrative staff Other graduate students The College website The Graduate School Not At Category N A Lot Some A Little All EdD 11 9% 64% 27% PhD % 38% 23% 17% MEd 84 21% 33% 25% EdD 11 9% 9% 36% 45% PhD 118 3% 15% 35% 47% MEd 84 1% 15% 21% 62% EdD 11 18% 82% PhD 119 4% 4% 71% MEd 84 2% 4% 7% 87% EdD 11 36% 55% 9% PhD 118 5% 19% 37% 38% MEd 84 11% 31% 17% 42% EdD 11 18% 27% 36% 18% PhD % 32% 17% 3% MEd 84 52% 24% 18% 6% EdD 11 18% 27% 9% 45% PhD % 33% 36% MEd 84 14% 31% 26% 29% EdD 11 18% 45% 36% PhD 119 3% 12% 25% 61% MEd 84 1% 12% 24% 63% Avg. Extent of reliance on sources other than faculty advisor: 4 A lot to 1 Not at all EdD PhD MEd Other graduate students Another faculty member The College website Area staff Office of Student Services The Graduate School OMRR Appendix B: p. 10 of 26

11 Other Sources Reliance Charts by Year EdD - (% that selected a lot or some) Other graduate students Another faculty member The College website The Office of Student Services Area staff The Graduate School OMRR PhD - (% that selected a lot or some) Other graduate students Another faculty member The College website Area staff The Office of Student Services The Graduate School OMRR MEd - (% that selected a lot or some) Other graduate students Another faculty member The College website Area staff The Office of Student Services The Graduate School OMRR Appendix B: p. 11 of 26

12 Professional Development Which of the following best describe(s) the setting in which you hope to work immediately after you complete your degree? (Check all that apply). Category EdD PhD MIT MEd N Public P-12 system 45% 17% 91% 42% Public higher education system 55% 67% 2% 12% Other governmental institution 14% 2% 7% Private P-12 institution 2% 11% Private higher education institution 18% 26% 7% Nonprofit organization or foundation 9% 34% 4% 19% Industry or business 5% 2% 2% Self-employed, private practice, or consultant 9% 7% 8% Clinical setting (hospital, clinic, etc.) 5% 5% Not sure 21% 4% 5% Other 6% Which of the following best describe(s) the primary type of work you hope to do immediately after you complete your degree? (Check all that apply). Category EdD PhD MIT MEd N Teacher (P-12) 4% 96% 34% School psychologist 3% 5% Faculty (higher education) 18% 73% 7% Education specialist 18% 4% 21% Administrator or manager 73% 16% 2% 15% Researcher 9% 55% 8% Policy analyst 16% 5% Clinician 5% 3% Not sure 12% 2% 8% Other 1 12% Ninety six survey respondents indicated that they will graduate spring or summer of These 96 respondents were asked additional questions about their future plans. Do you have a job lined up for the type of work you are hoping to do? Category EdD PhD MIT MEd N I have a couple leads 10 I have had or currently have interviews 12% 15% Not yet 17% 37% 31% Yes - already working in position I want 21% 19% Yes - I have a position lined up 33% 33% 25% Appendix B: p. 12 of 26

13 Thinking about your preferred setting and type of work, please indicate the extent to which you feel each of the following is preparing you for this work. College of Education course assignments/projects College of Education quantitative and/or qualitative methods courses Program requirements (e.g., R&I, Capstone Project, Portfolio, etc.) Research-oriented internships/experiences Practice-oriented internships/experiences College events you have attended (lectures, workshops, etc.) Mentoring by faculty Mentoring by community professionals Category N A lot Some A little Not at all Not applicable EdD 11 55% 18% 18% 9% PhD % 45% 21% 6% 2% MIT 46 37% 39% 15% 7% 2% MEd 93 33% 44% 16% 4% 2% EdD 11 36% 45% 18% PhD % 41% 1 4% 3% MIT 46 46% 22% 11% 7% 15% MEd 92 27% 32% 15% 1 16% EdD PhD % 38% 27% 3% 7% MIT 45 16% 42% 22% 11% 9% MEd 93 24% 33% 22% 9% 13% EdD 11 9% 45% 9% 36% PhD % 19% 8% 2% 21% MIT 46 22% 17% 13% 2% 46% MEd 93 33% 15% 11% 4% 37% EdD 11 55% 9% 9% 27% PhD % 19% 3% 4% 43% MIT 46 83% 7% 7% 4% MEd 92 57% 13% 3% 2% 25% EdD 11 18% 36% 9% 36% PhD % 26% 39% 12% 13% MIT 46 15% 26% 35% 7% 17% MEd 93 8% 22% 33% 9% 29% EdD 11 45% 27% 18% 9% PhD % 33% 1 4% 5% MIT 46 17% 5 17% 2% 13% MEd 93 28% 26% 28% 12% 6% EdD 11 18% 36% 9% 36% PhD % 28% 15% 8% 36% MIT % 15% 7% 11% MEd 93 32% 23% 11% 5% 29% Appendix B: p. 13 of 26

14 4.0 Avg. Extent of preparation: 4 A lot to 1 Not at all EdD PhD MIT MEd Preparation Help Charts by Year EdD Please indicate the extent to which you feel the following is preparing you for work in your preferred setting. (% that selected a lot or some) % 73% 82% 8 69% 61% 54% 54% % 79% 64% 38% 39% 81% 73% 68% 68% 63% 55% 18% COE coursework COE methods coursework Program requirements Research experiences Practice experiences College events Faculty mentoring Community mentoring Appendix B: p. 14 of 26

15 PhD Please indicate the extent to which you feel the following is preparing you for work in your preferred setting. (% that selected a lot or some) 73% 71% 8 82% 65% 67% 63% % 71% 68% 53% 51% 46% 45% 36% 36% 81% 76% 73% 39% 41% 35% COE coursework COE methods coursework Program requirements Research experiences Practice experiences College events Faculty mentoring Community mentoring MIT Please indicate the extent to which you feel the following is preparing you for work in your preferred setting. (% that selected a lot or some) % 76% 74% 67% 63% 58% 48% 51% 41% 39% 9 92% 89% 41% 34% 31% 75% 67% 67% 67% 58% 52% COE coursework COE methods coursework Program requirements Research experiences Practice experiences College events Faculty mentoring Community mentoring Appendix B: p. 15 of 26

16 MEd Please indicate the extent to which you feel the following is preparing you for work in your preferred setting. (% that selected a lot or some) % 77% 61% 59% 62% 57% 53% 48% 48% 73% 67% 7 55% 56% 54% 54% 52% 55% 34% 35% 35% 29% COE coursework COE methods coursework Program requirements Research experiences Practice experiences College events Faculty mentoring Community mentoring Appendix B: p. 16 of 26

17 Climate Below are pairs of words people often use to describe the overall climate of an organization. Considering each word to be opposite ends of the same scale, where would you rate the UW College of Education? No Category N Opinion Friendly (1) to Hostile (6) EdD 11 45% 36% 9% 9% PhD % 42% 26% 7% 4% 2% MIT 45 42% 24% 11% 9% 7% 7% MEd 89 34% 29% 16% 11% 6% 2% 2% Concerned (1) to Indifferent (6) EdD 11 27% 27% 9% 18% 18% PhD 120 4% 25% 24% 24% 11% 8% 3% MIT 46 17% 24% 22% 11% 4% 2% MEd 89 8% 21% 18% 29% 9% 7% 8% Non-competitive (1) to Competitive (6) EdD 11 27% 9% 9% 27% 27% PhD % 21% 22% 14% 3% 5% MIT 46 13% 33% 24% 17% 9% 4% MEd % 17% 26% 9% 7% 16% Supportive (1) to Unsupportive (6) EdD 11 27% 36% 9% 18% 9% PhD % 27% 24% 13% 21% 2% 1% MIT 45 31% 18% 16% 9% 7% MEd 87 16% 31% 23% 1 11% 6% 2% Respectful (1) to Disrespectful (6) EdD 11 64% 27% 9% PhD % 34% 18% 9% 9% 2% 1% MIT 46 39% 33% 13% 9% 7% MEd 89 36% 34% 11% 6% 7% 3% 3% Anti-racist (1) to Racist (6) EdD 11 64% 18% 9% 9% PhD % 27% 13% 15% 9% 1% 12% MIT % 16% 4% 2% 4% MEd 89 37% 24% 8% 6% 3% 4% 18% Appendix B: p. 17 of 26

18 No Category N Opinion Non-Sexist (1) to Sexist (6) EdD 11 36% 9% 9% 9% 18% 18% PhD % 21% 9% 13% 13% 1 14% MIT 46 24% 4% 13% 11% 24% 4% MEd 89 27% 1 4% 6% 12% 16% 25% Queer-friendly (1) to Homophobic (6) EdD 11 36% 36% 27% PhD % 32% 8% 5% 4% 1% 18% MIT % 13% 2% 7% 11% MEd 89 37% 15% 8% 2% 1% 4% 33% Disability-friendly (1) to Unaccommodating (6) EdD PhD % 17% 14% 9% 6% 1% 28% MIT 46 33% 33% 11% 2% 4% 2% 15% MEd 89 33% 18% 12% 4% 6% 27% Accepting of religious beliefs (1) to Unaccepting (6) EdD 11 45% 18% 18% 18% PhD % 18% 9% 3% 7% 2% 33% MIT 46 28% 24% 17% 4% 2% 2% 22% MEd 89 28% 15% 8% 6% 1% 4% 38% Politically balanced (1) to Biased (6) EdD 11 27% 27% 9% 9% 9% 18% PhD 120 9% 13% 18% 15% 19% 1 16% MIT 46 4% 9% 37% 15% 9% 13% 13% MEd 89 17% 12% 12% 15% 9% 8% 27% Appendix B: p. 18 of 26

19 Avg. Climate Chart by Degree (Avg Score: 1-positive to 6-negative) UW College of Education EdD PhD MIT MEd Climate Charts by Year EdD (Avg Climate Score: 1-positive to 6-negative) Appendix B: p. 19 of 26

20 PhD (Avg Climate Score: 1-positive to 6-negative) MIT No multiyear chart since this is the first year that MIT students responded to this section MEd (Avg Climate Score: 1-positive to 6-negative) Appendix B: p. 20 of 26

21 Have you observed or personally experienced prejudice/discrimination within the College of Education based on: Sex/Gender Race/Ethnicity Country of origin Religion/Creed Sexual orientation Ability/Disability Age Socioeconomic status Politicial ideology Observed Category N Observed Personally Experienced and Experienced Neither EdD PhD % 9% 4% 72% MIT 46 13% 2% 2% 8 MEd 93 8% 4% 2% 84% EdD 11 18% 9% 73% PhD % 7% 57% MIT 46 24% 9% 7% 59% MEd 93 12% 3% 3% 8 EdD 11 18% 82% PhD % 1 2% 69% MIT 46 9% 7% 85% MEd % 1% 86% EdD 11 9% 9% 82% PhD 121 8% 6% 82% MIT 46 13% 2% 83% MEd 93 4% 1% 92% EdD PhD 121 9% 87% MIT 46 9% 2% 89% MEd 93 4% 2% 1% 9 EdD 11 9% 91% PhD 121 8% 2% 86% MIT 46 2% 2% 96% MEd 93 3% 2% 1% 91% EdD 11 9% 91% PhD 121 8% 5% 2% 79% MIT 46 7% 2% 2% 89% MEd 93 3% 5% 4% 86% EdD 11 9% 91% PhD 121 7% 4% 1% 83% MIT 46 11% 87% MEd 93 5% 2% 2% 87% EdD 11 9% 91% PhD % 7% 3% 68% MIT 46 2% 76% MEd 93 8% 1% 5% 85% Appendix B: p. 21 of 26

22 Observed/Experienced Discrimination by Degree (% observed or experienced discrimination) EdD PhD MIT MEd Observed/Experienced Discrimination Charts by Year EdD (% observed or experienced discrimination) % 13% 11% 31% 18% 27% 21% 18% 18% 7% 6% 3% 25% 14% 9% 9% 9% 9% 7% 6% 7% Sex/ Gender Race/ Ethnicity Country of origin Religion Sexual orientation Disability Age SES Politicial ideology Appendix B: p. 22 of 26

23 PhD (% observed or experienced discrimination) % 29% 28% 25% 35% 34% 23% 19% 31% 16% 12% 18% 13% 13% 14% 1 9% 1 21% 19% 17% 17% 14% 14% 26% 23% 32% Sex/ Gender Race/ Ethnicity Country of origin Religion Sexual orientation Disability Age SES Politicial ideology MIT (% observed or experienced discrimination) % 28% 14% 11% 16% 4% 9% 15% 17% 15% 13% 13% 11% 7% 5% 4% 4% 19% 19% 15% 11% 13% 5% 24% 24% 21% Sex/ Gender Race/ Ethnicity Country of origin Religion Sexual orientation Disability Age SES Politicial ideology Appendix B: p. 23 of 26

24 MEd (% observed or experienced discrimination) % 16% 16% 15% 23% 1 14% 14% 9% 7% 8% 1 8% 5% 2% 9% 7% 8% 14% 12% 8% 6% 13% 19% 15% 13% Sex/ Gender Race/ Ethnicity Country of origin Religion Sexual orientation Disability Age SES Politicial ideology If you have observed or personally experienced any prejudice/discrimination in the College, please indicate the context in which it occurred (check all that apply): Category EdD PhD MIT MEd Total (respondents) Institutional/Structural 4 19% 17% 18% Instruction (materials, class discussion, etc.) 4 18% 23% 24% Student-faculty/staff interaction(s) 4 42% 33% 35% Student-student interaction(s) 25% 3 35% Other 3% 3% 9% Appendix B: p. 24 of 26

25 Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements: I feel a sense of belonging to the UW College of Education community. I think the College actively supports and nurtures a culture of diversity around underrepresented groups. I believe diversity is good for the College and should be actively promoted by students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Category N Strongly Agree Agree Ambivalent Disagree Strongly Disagree EdD 11 18% 45% 18% 9% 9% PhD % 45% 24% 16% 3% MIT 46 11% 52% 28% 7% 2% MEd 91 12% 34% 29% 13% 12% EdD 11 18% 55% 18% 9% PhD % 34% 34% 12% 2% MIT 46 22% 39% 28% 7% 4% MEd 89 15% 51% 28% 4% 2% EdD PhD % 21% 2% 1% MIT 46 72% 24% 2% 2% MEd 90 74% 23% 2% Avg. Agreement with climate statements: 5 Strongly Agree to 1 Strongly Disagree EdD PhD MIT MEd Feel sense of belonging Supports culture of diversity Diversity is good for COE Appendix B: p. 25 of 26

26 Do you consider yourself to be in the minority as compared to your College of Education peers in any of the following groups: Race/Ethnicity, Age, Socioeconomic status, Religion, Sexual orientation, Political ideology, Disability status? No Yes % 7 63% 47% % 3 37% 53% EdD N = 11 PhD N = 120 MIT N = 46 MEd N = 91 With which of the following minority groups (statuses) do you self-identify? (Choose all that apply) EdD n=5 PhD n=75 MIT n=25 MEd n=43 Race/Ethnicity 8 67% 56% 51% Age 33% 28% 35% Socioeconomic status 33% 24% 37% Religion 44% 37% Sexual orientation 16% 16% 3 Political ideology 21% 12% 12% Disability status 9% 4% 19% Appendix B: p. 26 of 26