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2007 Alumni Survey - Effectiveness of Academic Preparation
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Effectiveness of Academic Preparation

"Based on my personal experience, I would rate my USP preparation in the following areas as..."

LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS*

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL AREA

HIGH

MODERATE

LOW

  • Writing skills

 

75

(33%)

88

(39%)

63

(28%)

  • Mathematical skills

 

107

(49%)

80

(37%)

32

(15%)

  • General science

 

146

(66%)

62

(28%)

14

(6%)

  • Critical thinking/problem solving skills

149

(66%)

57

(25%)

20

(9%)

  • Professional skills in my discipline

 

178

(78%)

36

(16%)

13

(6%)

  • Communication skills

 

117

(52%)

74

(33%)

34

(15%)

  • Working independently, without supervision

146

(65%)

59

(26%)

21

(9%)

  • Understanding of myself

 

112

(51%)

71

(32%)

39

(18%)

  • Development of my interest in leadership

106

(47%)

58

(26%)

62

(27%)

  • Ability to locate and use professional literature

159

(71%)

45

(20%)

20

(9%)

  • Development of my interest in service to others

101

(46%)

63

(28%)

58

(26%)

  • Functioning as a member of a team

 

138

(61%)

54

(24%)

33

(15%)

  • Development of my interest in continued learning

136

(61%)

53

(24%)

35

(16%)

  • Ability to learn on your own**

 

161

(72%)

44

(20%)

18

(8%)

  • Ability to use technology for professional activities**

149

(67%)

47

(21%)

28

(13%)

* (Note: The two highest and the two lowest response options were collapsed to form the high and low effectiveness categories. Missing responses were eliminated from percentage calculations.)

** These items were used for the first time on the 2007 Alumni Survey.

Related Links
2008 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation

2006 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation
2005 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation
2004 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation
2003 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation

 

 
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