Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview Electrical Engineering 2016 Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1
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Sample Sample 2016 Population 6 Sample 4 Percent of participation 67% 3
STUDENT INFORMATION 4
Gender 10 Male Female Total 4 0 4 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Female Male 1 5
FINANCIAL SUPPORT 6
Financial support during graduate study Financial Support Educational Loan 3 Individual Support 0 PR Higher Education PRIDCO Scholarship 0 PR Higher Education Scholarship 0 PR Higher Education Scholarship PR Higher Education PRIDCO Scholarship Other Individual Support Other 0 Total 3 Educational Loan 10 7
Graduate assistant position Graduate assistant position Research Assistant 0 Teaching Assistant 1 Total 1 Research Assistant Teaching Assistant 10 8
Main location Location San Juan Campus 0 INTEC 3 Boston Scientific 0 Mayagüez Howard Johnson 0 Mayagüez Howard Johnson San Juan Campus Boston Scientific Total 3 INTEC 10 9
Online course Location I studied less than 5 of my courses online 0 I studied 5 or more of my courses online 4 None 0 Total 4 I studied less than 5 of my courses online None I studied 5 or more of my courses online 10 10
TIME NOT TAKING COURSES OR WORKING ON RESEARCH PROJECT OR THESIS 11
Take time without work in your degree Not work on degree Yes 1 No 3 Total 4 Yes 25% No 75% 12
Time without work in your degree Time Less than one year 1 1 year 0 1-2 years 0 2 years 0 2-3 years 0 3 years 0 4 years 5 years or more 3 years 1 Year 2-3 years 2 years 1-2 Years 4 years 0 5 years or more 0 Total 1 Less than one year 10 13
PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 14
Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Yes 1 No 3 Total 4 Yes 25% No 75% 15
Papers accepted for publication Paper Title LACCEI Conference Journal 16
ACTIVITIES 17
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 2 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 2 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 1 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 Total 6 0 18
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? D 17% E F G H A 33% C 17% B 33% 19
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) 2 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. 0 G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 0 Total 4 20
Which one is your principle activity? D 25% F E G H A 25% C B 5 21
EMPLOYMENT 22
When you choose the graduate program, how strongly did you expect to obtain a job directly related to it? Evaluation Very Strongly 3 Somewhat Strongly 1 Not Strongly at all 0 Total 4 Somewhat Strongly 25% Not Strongly at all Very Strongly 75% 23
Currently working Working Yes 3 No 1 Total 4 10 9 8 7 25% 6 5 4 3 2 75% No Yes 1 24
Location of the company Location Puerto Rico 3 United States 0 Other 0 Total 3 United States Other Puerto Rico 10 25
Working load Working Load Full Time 3 Part Time 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Part Time Full Time 1 26
The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 2 No 1 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 33% 67% No Yes 2 1 27
If the job is not related to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it? Key Reason A Could not find a job in my field 0 B Better pay than a job in my field 0 C Better opportunity for advancement than my field 0 D To see if I like this kind of work 0 E Opportunity to help people or be useful to society 0 F Geographical location appealed to me 0 G Best opportunity among available jobs 1 H Other 0 Total 1 28
If the job is not related to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it? F H E D C B A G 10 29
Level of education required for your present job Degree Doctorate s degree 0 Master s degree 0 Bachelor s degree 3 Associate or Technical degree 0 Certification 0 Some college 0 No college required 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 Total 3 30
Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 1 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 1 $35,001-$40,000 0 $40,001-$45,000 1 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 0 Total 3 31
Starting Yearly Salary 35% 33% 33% 33% 3 25% 2 15% 1 Percent 5% 32
Current 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+ 2 Total 3 33
Current Yearly Salary 7 67% 6 5 4 33% 3 2 Percent 1 34
What kind of organization employs you? Organization Business or Industry 3 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 3 4 3 2 Educational institution Government agency 1 Business or Industry 35
Level of satisfaction with your present job Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 33% 67% 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 36 Not very satisfied
To what extent do you deal that your present job contributes to attaining your career goals? Deal A great deal 1 Somewhat 2 10 9 8 Not at all 0 Total 3 7 6 67% Not at all 5 Somewhat 4 A great deal 3 2 1 33% 37
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? Legend Statement A Above average GPA 0 B Academic major 1 C Double major 0 D Competence in foreign language 0 E Competence in English 1 F Competence in mathematics 0 G Competence in computers 1 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 2 I An effective job search campaign 0 J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 1 K Personality or interpersonal skills 2 L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 0 38 M Other 0 Total 8
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? 3 25% 25% 25% 2 15% 13% 13% 13% 13% 1 5% 39 A B C D E F G H I J K L M
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 40
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 2 C Acquiring job skills 3 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 2 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 1 F Obtaining a second master s degree 1 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 0 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 2 I Other 0 Total 11 41
What are your plans for future educational activities? 3 27% 25% 2 18% 18% 18% 15% 1 9% 9% 5% 42 A B C D E F G H I
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan Fulltime professor status and research areas on control and robotics Apply for a Senior position within my organization. 43
Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Considering Yes 0 No 1 Total 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 44
Have you passed the Fundamental Engineering Examination? Passed Yes 0 No 1 Haven t take it 3 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 75% Haven't take it 5 No 4 Yes 3 2 1 25% 45
Have you passed the Professional Engineering Examination? 10 Passed 9 Yes 1 No 0 8 Haven t take it 3 7 Total 4 6 75% Haven't take it 5 No 4 Yes 3 2 1 25% 46
COOP AND PLACEMENT OFFICE 47
Have you ever participated in COOP Internship? Participated Yes 0 No 4 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 48
Have you ever handed over your resume to the office? 10 Handed over resume 9 Yes 2 No 2 Total 4 8 7 6 5 4 5 No Yes 3 2 5 1 49
Are you available for employment? 10 Available 9 Yes 1 No 3 Total 4 8 7 6 5 4 75% No Yes 3 2 1 25% 50
PROGRAM EVALUATION 51
What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 2 4 Average 1 Below Average 0 3 2 25% 25% Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 52
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 25% 5 25% Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 2 Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 53
How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 25% 25% 25% 25% Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 1 Average 1 Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 4 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 54
How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 6 5 4 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 2 Average 0 3 25% 25% Below Average 1 Poor 0 2 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 55
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 4 Above Average 1 Average 2 3 2 25% 25% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 56
What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 8 7 6 75% Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 3 5 4 3 2 25% Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 57
How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 4 Above Average 2 Average 1 3 2 25% 25% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 58
GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 59
Graduate admission process 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 2 Average 0 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 60
Graduate new-student orientation 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 2 4 Above Average 1 Average 1 3 2 25% 25% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 61
Graduate School web page 8 7 6 5 75% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 0 Average 1 4 3 2 25% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 62
Graduation requirements 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 4 Above Average 2 Average 1 3 2 25% 25% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 4 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 63
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION 64
Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 2 9 8 33% Not very satisfied 1 7 Total 3 6 5 4 3 67% 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 65 Not very satisfied
Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 9 8 7 6 5 33% 4 3 67% 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 66 Not very satisfied
Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 33% 67% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 67
You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 68
You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study/field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 69
Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 70
You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 71
You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 72
Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 73
Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 74
Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 1 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 75
You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 67% 33% Pretty satisfied 76
You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for life-long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 77
Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 78
Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 79
The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 80
Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 67% 33% Pretty satisfied 81
Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 82
Your major course of study Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 33% 67% 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 83 Not very satisfied
The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 67% 33% Pretty satisfied 84
Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 85
Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 33% 33% Pretty satisfied 86
The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 87
The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 67% Pretty satisfied 88
PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 67% 33% Pretty satisfied 89
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 90
Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 33% 67% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 91
My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 92
I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 93
I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 94
My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 95
I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 96
Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 97
My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 98
I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 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 1 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 1 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 2 B Full time, contract/temporary position 1 C Part time 1 D Actively seeking full time employment 2 E Enrolled in an educational institution 1 F Voluntary unemployed 0 G Other 0 Total 7 102
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? 3 29% 29% 25% 2 15% 14% 14% 14% 1 5% A B C D E F G 103
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title? Job Title Planner 1 Total 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 2 Job retention 0 No change 1 Other 0 Not working before starting graduate studies 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 33% 67% Not working before starting graduate studies Other No change Job retention Promotion 1 105
EVALUATION 106
Academic advising and counseling service Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 107
Personal security and safety on campus Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 108
Classroom facilities Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 1 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 109
Contact with faculty Satisfaction Fully satisfied 2 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 1 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 25% 5 4 3 2 5 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 110
Quality of teaching Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 111
Career services Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 1 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 112
Financial aid Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 1 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 113
Library resources Satisfaction Fully satisfied 4 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 114
Satisfaction with overall education Satisfaction Fully satisfied 3 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 25% 8 7 6 5 4 75% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 115
Faculty s knowledge in their field Satisfaction Fully satisfied 4 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 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 4 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 117
Online enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 4 Partially satisfied 0 Unsatisfied 0 Total 4 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