Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview Master Computer Engineering Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1
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Sample Population 9 Sample 7 Percent of participation 78% 3
STUDENT INFORMATION 4
10 Year Male Female Total 7 0 7 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Female Male 1 5
FINANCIAL SUPPORT 6
Financial support during graduate study Financial Support Frequency Educational Loan 2 Educational Loan Individual Support 0 Individual Support 0 PR Higher Education Scholarship 3 Other 0 Total 5 PR Higher Education Scholarship 6 Frequency Other Educational Loan 4 Individual Support Educational Loan Individual Support 7
Graduate assistant position Graduate assistant position Frequency Research Assistant 1 Teaching Assistant 1 Total 2 Frequency Teaching Assistant 5 Research Assistant 5 8
TIME NOT TAKING COURSES OR WORKING ON RESEARCH PROJECT OR THESIS 9
Take time without work in your degree Not work on degree Frequency Yes 1 No 6 Frequency Yes 27% No 73% 10
PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 11
Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Frequency Yes 0 No 6 Total 6 Frequency Yes No 10 12
ACTIVITIES 13
Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 5 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 1 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 1 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 0 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 0 0 14
C 14% D E F G H B 14% A 72% 15
Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 5 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 1 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 1 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 0 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. 0 G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 0 16
C 14% D E F G H B 14% A 72% 17
EMPLOYMENT 18
Working Yes 7 No 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 No Yes 19
Job Title Frequency Computer programmer 1 IT Specialist 1 Project Coordinator 1 Senior Software Developer 1 20
Location Frequency Puerto Rico 6 United States 1 Other 0 United States 14% Frequency Other Puerto Rico 86% 21
Employer Frequency Cardinal Health 1 Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc. 1 Infotech 1 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 2 Sabiamed 1 22
Working Load Full Time 6 Part Time 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14% 86% Part Time Full Time 23
The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 6 No 1 10 9 8 7 6 14% 5 4 3 2 86% No Yes 1 24
Degree Doctorate 0 Master 2 8 7 71% Bachelor 5 Some college 0 No college required 0 6 5 4 3 29% 2 1 Doctorate Master Bachelor Some college No college required 25
Salary Range $20,000 or less 0 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 1 $35,001-$40,000 2 $40,001-$45,000 1 $45,001-$50,000 1 $50,000+ 1 Total 6 26
35% 33% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 17% 17% 17% 17% 27
Salary Range $20,000 or less 0 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 0 $40,001-$45,000 2 $45,001-$50,000 1 $50,000+ 3 Total 6 28
5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 33% 17% 5 29
Organization Business or Industry 3 Government agency 1 Educational institution 2 Non-profit organization 1 Self-employed 0 Other 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 14% 29% 14% Other Self-employed Non-profit organization Educational institution 2 1 43% Government agency Business or Industry 30
Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 4 10 9 8 7 57% Not very satisfied 0 6 5 4 3 2 43% 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 31 Not very satisfied
To what extent do you deal that your present job contributes to attaining your career goals? Deal A great deal 5 Somewhat 1 10 9 8 14% 14% Not at all 1 7 6 5 4 3 71% Not at all Somewhat A great deal 2 1 32
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? Legend Statement A Above average GPA 1 B Academic major 5 C Double major 1 D Competence in foreign language 0 E Competence in English 1 F Competence in mathematics 0 G Competence in computers 5 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 3 I An effective job search campaign 0 J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 2 K Personality or interpersonal skills 3 L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 2 33 M Other 0
25% 2 22% 22% 15% 13% 13% 1 9% 9% 5% 4% 4% 4% 34 A B C D E F G H I J K L M
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 35
Key Statement A I do not plan to go to school again 0 B Taking interesting classes 3 C Acquiring job skills 2 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 2 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 0 F Obtaining a second master s degree 0 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 5 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 3 I Other 0 36
35% 33% 3 25% 2 2 2 15% 13% 13% 1 5% 37 A B C D E F G H I
Are you already admitted for further graduate study? Admitted Frequency Yes 0 No 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 38
Have you passed the Fundamental Engineering Examination? 10 Year 9 2 Yes 3 No 1 Haven t take it 1 Total 5 8 7 6 5 4 2 Haven't take it No Yes 3 6 2 1 39
Have you passed the Professional Engineering Examination? 10 Year Yes 2 No 0 Haven t take it 3 Total 5 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 6 4 Haven't take it No Yes 1 40
COOP AND PLACEMENT OFFICE 41
10 Participated Yes 1 No 6 9 8 7 6 5 4 86% No Yes 3 2 1 14% 42
Taken course Yes 1 No 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 43
Handed over resume Yes 3 No 4 10 9 8 7 6 57% 5 4 No Yes 3 2 1 43% 44
Available Yes 4 No 3 10 9 8 7 6 43% 5 4 No Yes 3 2 1 57% 45
PROGRAM EVALUATION 46
What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program? 6 5 57% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 1 4 Average 1 3 2 1 14% 14% 14% Below Average 1 Poor 0 47
How would you rate your program s performance in keeping pace with recent trends and developments in your field? 6 5 4 3 2 1 57% 43% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 0 Average 3 Below Average 0 Poor 0 48
How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 43% 29% 29% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 2 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 49
How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 6 5 57% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 0 4 3 2 1 29% 14% Average 2 Below Average 1 Poor 0 50
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 71% 14% 14% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 0 Average 1 Below Average 1 Poor 0 51
What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 43% 29% 29% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 2 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 52
How could you rate the overall quality of your degree Program? 6 5 57% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 1 4 3 2 1 14% 29% Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 53
Comments Excellent program, I will recommend it 54
GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 55
Graduate admission process 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 86% 14% Evaluation Excellent 6 Above Average 1 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 56
Graduate new-student orientation 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 71% 29% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 0 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 57
Graduate School web page 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 71% 14% 14% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 0 Average 1 Below Average 1 Poor 0 58
Graduation requirements 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 71% 29% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 0 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 59
Comments A dedicated group with good interpersonal skills 60
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION 61
Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 29% 57% Pretty satisfied 62
Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 63
Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 64
You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 43% 57% Pretty satisfied 65
You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study /field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 66
Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 67
You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 68
You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 69
Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 43% 57% Pretty satisfied 70
Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 71
Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 72
You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 73
You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for life-long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 14% 57% Pretty satisfied 74
Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 75
Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 76
The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 77
Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 43% 57% Pretty satisfied 78
Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 57% 43% Pretty satisfied 79
Your major course of study Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 80
The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 81
Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 82
Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 83
The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 84
The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 85
PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 86
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 87
Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 14% 71% Pretty satisfied 88
The thesis examination process was fair Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 89
My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 90
I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 91
I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 92
I understood the required standard for the thesis Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 2 2 6 Pretty satisfied 93
My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 14% 71% Pretty satisfied 94
My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 95
I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 96
I understood the requirements of thesis examination Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 97
Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 98
My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 29% 71% Pretty satisfied 99
I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 14% 71% Pretty satisfied 100
The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 101
As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 14% 86% Pretty satisfied 102
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 103
Key Statement A Full time, regular position 4 B Full time, contract/temporary position 1 C Part time 0 D Actively seeking full time employment 0 E Enrolled in an educational institution 2 F Voluntary unemployed 0 G Other 0 104
6 57% 5 4 3 29% 2 14% 1 105 A B C D E F G
If you were working before starting your graduate studies, did you obtain or will obtain career advancement opportunities as result of your graduate degree completion? Career advancement Promotion 1 Job retention 1 No change 3 Other 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 2 Promotion Job retention No change Other 106
* California State University, Chico (n.d.) Retrieved August 30, 2012, from http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/wasc/docs/cpr_standard_4/cfr_4.5/grad_survey_sp 05.pdf 107