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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview Landscape Architecture 2015 Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1

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Sample Sample 2015 Population 11 Sample 11 Percent of participation 10 3

STUDENT INFORMATION 4

Gender Male Female Total 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 55% 6 5 4 Female Male 3 2 45% 1 5

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 6

Financial support during graduate study Financial Support Educational Loan 10 Individual Support 0 PR Higher Education Scholarship 0 Other 1 Total 11 Individual Support PR Higher Education Scholarship Other 9% Educational Loan 91% 7

Online course Location I studied less than 5 of my courses online 5 I studied 5 or more of my courses online 0 None 3 Total 8 None 38% I studied 5 or more of my courses online I studied less than 5 of my courses online 62% 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 3 No 8 Total 11 Yes 27% No 73% 10

Time without work in your degree Time Less than one year 3 1 year 0 1-2 years 0 2 years 0 2-3 years 0 1 Year 5 years or more 4 years 3 years 2-3 years 2 years 1-2 Years 3 years 0 4 years 0 5 years or more 0 Total 3 Less than one year 10 11

PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 12

Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Yes 0 No 11 Total 11 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. 5 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. 5 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. G Voluntary unemployed. 1 H Other 2 Total 18 2 15

What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? F 11% G 6% H 11% A 28% E D 28% B 11% C 5% 16

Which one is your principle activity? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 4 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. 3 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. 0 G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 1 Total 10 17

Which one is your principle activity? E F D 3 G H 1 A 4 C 1 B 1 18

EMPLOYMENT 19

When you choose the graduate program, how strongly did you expect to obtain a job directly related to it? Evaluation Very Strongly 7 Somewhat Strongly 3 Not Strongly at all 1 Total 11 Somewhat Strongly 27% Not Strongly at all 9% Very Strongly 64% 20

Currently working Working Yes 8 No 3 Total 11 10 9 8 7 27% 6 5 4 3 2 73% No Yes 1 21

Location of the company Location Puerto Rico 7 United States 0 Other 0 Total 7 United States Other Puerto Rico 10 22

Working load Working Load Full Time 6 Part Time 1 Total 7 10 95% 14% 9 85% Part Time Full Time 8 86% 75% 23

The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 3 No 4 Total 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 57% No Yes 2 1 43% 24

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 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 75% 25% Total 4 25

Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 3 $20,001-$25,000 2 $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+ 0 Total 6 26

Starting Yearly Salary 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 5 33% 17% Percent 27

Current Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 1 $20,001-$25,000 2 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 2 $40,001-$45,000 0 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 0 Total 5 28

Current Yearly Salary 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 2 4 4 Percent 29

What kind of organization employs you? Organization Business or Industry 3 Government agency 1 Educational institution 1 Non-profit organization 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 14% 14% 14% 14% Other Self-employed Non-profit organization Self-employed 0 Other 1 Total 7 4 3 2 43% Educational institution Government agency 1 Business or Industry 30

Level of satisfaction with your present job Satisfaction Completely satisfied 0 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 3 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 5 3 2 5 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 2 Somewhat 3 Not at all 2 Total 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 29% 43% Not at all Somewhat A great deal 2 1 29% 32

Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? Legend Statement A Above average GPA 0 B Academic major 4 C Double major 1 D Competence in foreign language 1 E Competence in English 3 F Competence in mathematics 3 G Competence in computers 5 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 4 I An effective job search campaign 0 J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 1 K Personality or interpersonal skills 3 L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 0 33 M Other 1 Total 26

Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? 25% 2 19% 15% 15% 15% 12% 12% 12% 1 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 34 A B C D E F G H I J K L M

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 35

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 3 C Acquiring job skills 6 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 7 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 0 F Obtaining a second master s degree 0 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 4 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 2 I Other 1 Total 23 36

What are your plans for future educational activities? 35% 3 25% 26% 3 2 17% 15% 13% 1 9% 5% 4% 37 A B C D E F G H I

Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Considering Yes 5 No 6 Total 11 9 8 7 55% 6 5 4 No Yes 3 2 45% 1 38

When are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 When Immediately 0 Within one (1) year 4 Total 4 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 4 Total 4 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 1 No 9 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 No Yes 1 1 42

Have you ever handed over your resume to the office? 10 Handed over resume 9 Yes 1 8 No 9 Total 10 7 6 5 4 9 No Yes 3 2 1 1 43

Are you available for employment? 10 Available 9 2 Yes 8 No 2 Total 10 8 7 6 5 4 8 No Yes 3 2 1 44

PROGRAM EVALUATION 45

What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program? 4 35% 3 25% 27% 36% 36% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 4 Average 4 Below Average 0 2 15% Poor 0 Total 11 1 5% 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? 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 27% Excellent 45% Above Average 18% Average 9% Below Average Poor Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 5 Average 2 Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 11 47

How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 4 35% 3 25% 36% 36% Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 4 Average 4 2 15% 1 9% 9% 9% Below Average 1 Poor 1 Total 11 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 48

How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 3 27% 27% 27% Evaluation 25% Excellent 3 2 18% Above Average 3 Average 3 15% Below Average 2 Poor 0 1 Total 11 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 49

Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 45% 36% 9% 9% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 4 Average 0 Below Average 1 Poor 1 Total 11 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 50

What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 4 35% 3 36% 36% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 4 25% 2 15% 1 18% 9% Average 2 Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 11 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 51

How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program? 4 35% 3 25% 36% 27% 27% Evaluation Excellent 4 Above Average 3 Average 3 2 15% 1 9% Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 11 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 52

GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 53

Graduate admission process 6 5 55% Evaluation Excellent 6 4 Above Average 3 Average 2 3 2 27% 18% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 11 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 54

Graduate new-student orientation 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 45% 27% 27% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 3 Average 3 Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 11 1 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 55

Graduate School web page 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 45% 18% 27% 9% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 2 Average 3 Below Average 1 Poor 0 Total 11 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 56

Graduation requirements 5 45% 45% Evaluation 4 35% 36% Excellent 5 Above Average 4 3 Average 2 25% 2 15% 1 18% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 11 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 3 Pretty satisfied 7 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 9% 64% 27% Pretty satisfied 59

Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 1 2 7 Pretty satisfied 60

Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 27% 73% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 61

You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 36% 64% Pretty satisfied 62

You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study/field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 63

Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 64

You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 36% 64% Pretty satisfied 65

You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 66

Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 3 7 Pretty satisfied 67

Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 68

Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 9% 27% 64% Pretty satisfied 69

You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 1 1 8 Pretty satisfied 70

You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for life-long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 71

Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 72

Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 18% 82% Pretty satisfied 73

The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 27% 73% Pretty satisfied 74

Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 45% 55% Pretty satisfied 75

Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 9% 18% 73% Pretty satisfied 76

Your major course of study Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 36% 3 64% 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 77 Not very satisfied

The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 45% 55% Pretty satisfied 78

Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 45% 55% Pretty satisfied 79

Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 9% 45% 45% Pretty satisfied 80

The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 9% 36% 55% Pretty satisfied 81

The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 2 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 18% 18% 64% Pretty satisfied 82

PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 9% 36% 55% Pretty satisfied 83

LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 84

Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 36% 64% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 85

The thesis examination process was fair Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9% 27% 64% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 86

My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 1 9 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 87

I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 88

I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 29% 71% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 89

I understood the required standard for the thesis Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11% 22% 67% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 90

My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9% 18% 73% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 91

My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process Satisfaction Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 18% 82% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 92

I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 7 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 93

I understood the requirements of thesis examination Satisfaction Completely satisfied 9 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9% 9% 82% 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 9 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 1 9 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 95

My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 96

I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 17% 17% 67% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 97

The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 1 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 5 4 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 98

As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9% 27% 64% 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 6 B Full time, contract/temporary position 2 C Part time 2 D Actively seeking full time employment 2 E Enrolled in an educational institution 1 F Voluntary unemployed 1 G Other 1 Total 15 101

Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? 45% 4 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 13% 13% 13% A B C D E F G 7% 7% 7% 102

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 2 No change 4 Other 0 Not working before starting graduate studies 2 Total 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 4 2 Not working before starting graduate studies Other No change Job retention Promotion 1 2 103

EVALUATION 104

Academic advising and counseling service Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 2 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 18% 8 7 6 5 4 82% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 105

Personal security and safety on campus Satisfaction Fully satisfied 10 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 9% 91% 86% Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 106

Classroom facilities Satisfaction Fully satisfied 7 Partially satisfied 4 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 36% 7 6 5 4 3 64% 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 107

Contact with faculty Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 1 Total 11 10 9% 9 9% 8 7 6 5 4 82% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 108

Quality of teaching Satisfaction Fully satisfied 7 Partially satisfied 4 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 36% 7 6 5 4 3 64% 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 109

Career services Satisfaction Fully satisfied 5 Partially satisfied 5 Unsatisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 9% 8 7 45% 6 5 4 3 2 45% 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 110

Financial aid Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 2 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 18% 8 7 6 5 4 82% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 111

Library resources Satisfaction Fully satisfied 10 Partially satisfied 1 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 9% 91% 86% Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 112

Satisfaction with overall education Satisfaction Fully satisfied 6 Partially satisfied 5 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 8 45% 7 6 5 4 3 55% 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 113

Faculty s knowledge in their field Satisfaction Fully satisfied 8 Partially satisfied 3 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 27% 8 7 6 5 4 73% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 114

Face to face enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 9 Partially satisfied 2 Unsatisfied 0 Total 11 10 9 18% 8 7 6 5 4 82% 3 2 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 115

Online enrollment process Satisfaction Fully satisfied 5 Partially satisfied 5 Unsatisfied 1 Total 11 10 9 9% 8 7 45% 6 5 4 3 2 45% 1 Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied 116

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 117