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2010 Alumni Survey - 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

1. Writing skills

 35 (35%)

  40 (40%)

25 (25%)

2. Mathematical skills

  46 (47%)

38 (35%)

14 (14%)

3. General science

62 (62%)

33 (33%)

5 (5%)

4. Critical thinking/problem solving skills

72 (69%)

28 (27%)

4 (4%)

5. Professional skills in my discipline

85 (82%)

14 (14%)

 5 (5%)

6. Communication skills

66 (63%)

27 (26%)

12 (11%)

7. Working independently, without supervision

82 (78%)

18 (17%)

5 (5%)

8. Understanding of myself

56 (56%)

29 (29%)

15 (15%)

9. Development of my interest in leadership

60 (59%)

19 (19%)

22 (22%)

10. Ability to locate and use professional literature

75 (72%)

23 (22%)

6 (6%)

11. Development of my interest in service to others

59 (58%)

26 (26%)

16 (16%)

12. Functioning as a member of a team

   70 (67%)

   24 (23%)

    10 (10%)

13. Development of my interest in continued learning

76 (73%)

19 (18%)

9 (9%)

14. Ability to learn on your own

82 (79%)

16 (15%)

6 (6%)

15. Ability to use technology for professional activities

78 (74%)

17 (16%)

10 (10%)

Related Links

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