Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview Environmental Management 2014 Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1
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Sample Sample 2014 Population 11 Sample 7 Percent of participation 64% 3
STUDENT INFORMATION 4
Gender 10 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 Educational Loan 4 Individual Support 1 PR Higher Education Scholarship 0 Other 1 Total 6 PR Higher Education Scholarship Individual Support 16% Other 17% Educational Loan 67% 7
Graduate assistant position Graduate assistant position Research Assistant 1 Teaching Assistant 1 Total 2 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 Yes 0 No 4 Total 4 Yes No 10 10
PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 11
Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Yes 0 No 5 Total 5 Yes No 10 12
ACTIVITIES 13
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 3 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 3 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 1 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 2 Total 10 0 14
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? F E 1 G H 2 B 3 A 3 D 1 C 15
Which one is your principle activity? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 2 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 1 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 3 16
Which one is your principle activity? B 33% C E D F G H A 67% 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 3 Somewhat Strongly 2 Not Strongly at all 0 Total 5 Somewhat Strongly 4 Not Strongly at all Very Strongly 6 19
Currently working Working Yes 4 No 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 2 8 No Yes 1 20
Location of the company Location Puerto Rico 2 United States 1 Other 0 Total 3 United States 33% Other Puerto Rico 67% 21
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 22
The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 3 No 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 No Yes 2 1 23
Level of education required for your present job Degree Doctorate 0 Master 0 Bachelor 3 Certification 0 Some college 0 No college required 0 Total 3 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 24
Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 1 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 1 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 1 $40,001-$45,000 0 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 0 Total 3 25
Starting Yearly Salary 35% 33% 33% 33% 3 25% 2 15% 1 Percent 5% 26
Current Yearly Salary 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 1 $40,001-$45,000 0 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 2 Total 3 27
Current Yearly Salary 7 67% 6 5 4 33% 3 2 Percent 1 28
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 29
Level of satisfaction with your present job Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 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 2 Somewhat 1 Not at all 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 33% 67% 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 0 B Academic major 1 C Double major 0 D Competence in foreign language 0 E Competence in English 2 F Competence in mathematics 0 G Competence in computers 1 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 1 I An effective job search campaign 1 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
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? 35% 3 29% 25% 2 15% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14% 1 5% 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 1 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 4 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 0 F Obtaining a second master s degree 2 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 3 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 2 I Other 0 35
What are your plans for future educational activities? 35% 33% 3 25% 25% 2 15% 17% 17% 1 8% 5% 36 A B C D E F G H I
Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Admitted Yes 3 No 2 Total 5 9 8 7 4 6 5 4 No Yes 3 6 2 1 37
When are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Admitted Immediately 1 Within one (1) year 2 Total 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 67% Within one (1) year Immediately 3 2 1 33% 38
Are you already been admitted for further graduate study? 10 Admitted Yes 1 No 4 Total 5 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 8 No Yes 1 2 39
Where are you been admitted for further graduate study? Admitted Puerto Rico 1 United States 0 Other 0 Total 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Other United States Puerto Rico 1 40
COOP AND PLACEMENT OFFICE 41
Have you ever participated in COOP Internship? Participated Yes 1 No 4 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 8 No Yes 1 2 42
Have you ever handed over your resume to the office? 10 Handed over resume 9 Yes 2 8 No 3 Total 5 7 6 5 4 6 No Yes 3 2 4 1 43
Are you available for employment? 10 Available 9 Yes 5 No 0 Total 5 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 5 Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 3 4 3 2 33% 17% Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 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? 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 33% 33% 33% Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 2 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 47
How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 2 4 3 2 33% 17% Above Average 0 Average 3 Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 48
How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 6 5 4 3 5 33% Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 3 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 2 17% Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 49
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 3 4 3 2 33% 17% Above Average 2 Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 50
What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 8 7 6 67% Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 4 5 4 3 2 17% 17% Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 51
How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 4 3 2 17% 33% Above Average 3 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 52
GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 53
Graduate admission process 8 7 6 5 67% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 1 Average 1 4 3 2 17% 17% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 54
Graduate new-student orientation 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 3 4 Above Average 1 Average 1 3 2 17% 17% 17% Below Average 0 Poor 1 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 55
Graduate School web page 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 3 4 3 2 33% 17% Above Average 2 Average 1 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 56
Graduation requirements 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 33% 33% 33% Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 2 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 6 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 57
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION 58
Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 5 33% Pretty satisfied 59
Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 60
Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). 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 61
You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning 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 62
You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study /field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 63
Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 95% 9 85% 8 17% 83% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 64
You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 33% 5 Pretty satisfied 65
You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work 10 Satisfaction 9 17% Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 8 7 6 5 4 3 17% 67% 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 66 Not very satisfied
Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills 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 67
Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work 10 Satisfaction 9 17% Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 8 7 6 5 4 3 5 2 1 33% Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 68 Not very satisfied
Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 5 33% Pretty satisfied 69
You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 70
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 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 71
Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 72
Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 73
The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 95% 9 85% 8 17% 83% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 74
Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 5 33% Pretty satisfied 75
Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 2 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 33% 17% 5 Pretty satisfied 76
Your major course of study Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 17% 67% Pretty satisfied 77
The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 33% 5 Pretty satisfied 78
Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 33% 5 Pretty satisfied 79
Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 33% 5 Pretty satisfied 80
The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 5 33% Pretty satisfied 81
The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 67% 17% Pretty satisfied 82
PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 17% 5 33% Pretty satisfied 83
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 84
Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 2 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 4 2 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 85
The thesis examination process was fair Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 86
My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 87
I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 6 2 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 88
I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 89
I understood the required standard for the thesis Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 90
My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 6 2 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 91
My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 75% 25% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 92
I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 6 2 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 93
I understood the requirements of thesis examination Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 67% 33% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 94
Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 4 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 95
My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 6 2 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 96
I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 6 2 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 97
The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 75% 25% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 98
As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 99
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 100
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? Key Statement A Full time, regular position 5 B Full time, contract/temporary position 1 C Part time 0 D Actively seeking full time employment 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution 0 F Voluntary unemployed 0 G Other 0 101
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? 8 7 71% 6 5 4 3 2 14% 14% 1 102 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 0 No change 3 Other 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 75% 25% Promotion Job retention No change Other 103
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 104