Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview Computer Science 2017 Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1
Table of Content Sample Student Information COOP and Placement Office Program Evaluation Graduate School Evaluation Level of Satisfaction Level of satisfaction with research experience Outcomes Assessment Evaluation Reference 2
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Sample Sample 2017 Population 8 Sample 2 Percent of participation 25% 4
STUDENT INFORMATION 5
Gender 10 Male Female Total 2 0 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Female Male 1 6
FINANCIAL SUPPORT 7
Financial support during graduate study Financial Support Educational Loan 1 Individual Support 0 PR Higher Education PRIDCO Scholarship 0 PR Higher Education Scholarship 0 Other 0 Total 1 PR Higher Education PRIDCO Scholarship PR Higher Education Scholarship Other Educational Loan 10 Individual Support 8
Online course Location I studied less than 5 of my courses online 2 I studied 5 or more of my courses online 0 None 0 I studied 5 or more of my courses online None I studied less than 5 of my courses online 10 9
TIME NOT TAKING COURSES OR WORKING ON RESEARCH PROJECT OR THESIS 10
Take time without work in your degree Not work on degree Yes 0 No 2 Yes No 10 11
PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 12
Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Yes 0 No 2 Yes No 10 13
ACTIVITIES 14
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 1 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 0 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 1 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 15
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? E F G H D 5 A 5 C B 16
Which one is your principle activity? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 1 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 0 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 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 Total 1 17
EMPLOYMENT 18
When you choose the graduate program, how strongly did you expect to obtain a job directly related to it? Evaluation Very Strongly 2 Somewhat Strongly 0 Not Strongly at all 0 Not Strongly at all Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly 10 19
Currently working Working Yes 1 No 1 10 9 8 7 5 6 5 4 No Yes 3 2 5 1 20
Location of the company Location Puerto Rico 1 United States 0 Other 0 Total 1 United States Other Puerto Rico 10 21
Working load Working Load Full Time 1 Part Time 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Part Time Full Time 1 22
The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 1 No 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 No Yes 2 1 23
Level of education required for your present job Degree Doctorate s degree 0 Master s degree 0 Bachelor s degree 1 Associate or Technical degree 0 Certification 0 Some college 0 No college required 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Total 1 24
Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 1 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 0 $40,001-$45,000 0 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 0 Total 1 25
Starting Yearly Salary 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Percent 26
Current Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 0 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 1 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 0 $40,001-$45,000 0 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 0 Total 1 27
Current Yearly Salary 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Percent 28
What kind of organization employs you? Organization Business or Industry 1 Government agency 0 Educational institution 0 Non-profit organization 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 10 Other Self-employed Non-profit organization Self-employed 0 Other 0 Total 1 4 3 2 Educational institution Government agency 1 Business or Industry 29
Level of satisfaction with your present job Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 1 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 30 Not very satisfied
To what extent do you deal that your present job contributes to attaining your career goals? Deal A great deal 0 Somewhat 1 Not at all 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 Not at all Somewhat A great deal 2 1 31
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? Legend Statement A Above average GPA 1 B Academic major 1 C Double major 0 D Competence in foreign language 1 E Competence in English 1 F Competence in mathematics 1 G Competence in computers 1 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 1 I An effective job search campaign 0 J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 0 K Personality or interpersonal skills 1 L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 0 32 M Other 0 Total 8
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? 14% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 12% 1 8% 6% 4% 2% 33 A B C D E F G H I J K L M
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 34
What are your plans for future educational activities? Key Statement A I do not plan to go to school again 0 B Taking interesting classes 0 C Acquiring job skills 0 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 1 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 0 F Obtaining a second master s degree 0 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 1 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 0 I Other 0 35
6 What are your plans for future educational activities? 5 5 5 4 3 2 1 36 A B C D E F G H I
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan I plan to find a fulltime job about but apply to Ph.D in CS for FA18. 37
Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Considering Yes 1 No 1 9 8 7 5 6 5 4 No Yes 3 2 5 1 38
When are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 When Immediately 0 Within one (1) year 1 Total 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 Within one (1) year Immediately 3 2 1 39
Are you already been admitted for further graduate study? 10 Admitted Yes 0 No 1 Total 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 40
COOP AND PLACEMENT OFFICE 41
Have you ever participated in COOP Internship? Participated Yes 0 No 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 42
Have you ever handed over your resume to the office? 10 Handed over resume 9 Yes 0 8 No 2 7 6 5 4 10 No Yes 3 2 1 43
Are you available for employment? 10 Available 9 Yes 2 No 0 8 7 6 5 4 10 No Yes 3 2 1 44
PROGRAM EVALUATION 45
What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program? 6 5 4 3 2 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 1 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 46
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 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 1 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 47
How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 0 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 48
How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 12 10 8 6 4 10 Evaluation Excellent 0 Above Average 2 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 2 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 49
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 1 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 50
What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 12 10 8 6 4 10 Evaluation Excellent 0 Above Average 2 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 2 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 51
How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program? 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 1 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 52
General comments about your graduate program Comments Overall, I leave pretty satisfied with the level of knowledge acquired in my graduate studies. 53
GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 54
Graduate admission process 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Evaluation Excellent 0 Above Average 2 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 55
Graduate new-student orientation 6 5 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 4 Above Average 0 Average 1 3 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 56
Graduate School web page 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Evaluation Excellent 0 Above Average 2 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 57
Graduation requirements 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Evaluation Excellent 0 Above Average 2 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 58
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION 59
Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 60
Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 2 9 8 Pretty satisfied 0 7 Not very satisfied 0 6 5 10 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 61
Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 62
You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 63
You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study/field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 64
Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 65
You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 66
You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 67
Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 68
Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 69
Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 70
You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 71
You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for life-long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 72
Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 73
Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 74
The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 75
Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 76
Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 77
Your major course of study Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 78 Not very satisfied
The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 79
Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 80
Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 81
The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 82
The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 83
PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 84
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 85
Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 86
The thesis examination process was fair Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 87
My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 88
I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 89
I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 90
I understood the required standard for the thesis Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 91
My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 92
My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 93
I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 94
I understood the requirements of thesis examination Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 95
Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 96
My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 97
I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 98
The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 99
As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 100
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 101
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? Key Statement A Full time, regular position 1 B Full time, contract/temporary position 0 C Part time 1 D Actively seeking full time employment 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution 0 F Voluntary unemployed 0 G Other 0 Total 3 102
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? 35% 3 33% 33% 33% 25% 2 15% 1 5% 103 A B C D E F G
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title? Job Title Programer Analyst 1 Internal Ajuster 1 104
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 0 Job retention 0 No change 1 Other 1 Not working before starting graduate studies 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 5 5 Not working before starting graduate studies Other No change Job retention Promotion 1 105
EVALUATION 106
Academic advising and counseling service Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 107
Personal security and safety on campus Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 108
Classroom facilities Satisfaction Fully satisfied 1 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 5 6 5 4 3 2 5 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 109
Contact with faculty Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 110
Quality of teaching Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 111
Career services Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 112
Financial aid Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 113
Library resources Satisfaction Fully satisfied 1 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 5 6 5 4 3 2 5 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 114
Satisfaction with overall education Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 115
Faculty s knowledge in their field Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 116
Face to face enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 117
Online enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 118
Reference * 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 119