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Graduating Senior SurveySummary of Results
2007-08
• There were 4,460 Bachelor’s degrees awarded in the 2007-08 year.
• Graduating Senior Survey was administered on paper and on-line.
• 1,455 graduates completed the Graduating Senior Survey during the 2007-08 year. 946 graduates completed the paper version of the survey. 509 graduates completed the survey online
• The response rate was 33%. Response rates vary greatly by college.
• On-line survey allowed students to indicate dual majors. 66 students reported graduating with dual majors.
Percent of Graduates responding, by College, GSS 2007-08
Business
Education
Honors
Nursing
Arts and Letters
Engineering and Computer Science
Science CAUPA
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
140%
*Graduating Senior Survey is administered to students who apply for graduation. Actual number of degree recipients may be less than number of applicants, resulting in response rate greater than 100% of degree recipients for some colleges.
2007-08 Graduating Senior Survey, College of Respondent by Response Source
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Arts andLetters
Business Education Engineeringand
ComputerScience
Honors Nursing Science CAUPA
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Online Paper
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Are you likely to be involved withFAU as an Alum? (n=1,504)
Would you recommend FAU to afriend or relative considering
college? (n=1,504)
Have you been challenged to doyour best at FAU? (n=1,504)
If you could start over again, wouldyou choose the same major?
(n=1,504)
Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not No, definitely not No reply
If you could start over again, would you choose the same major?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters (n=332)
Business (n=255)
Education (n=450)
Engineering & ComputerScience (n=259)
Nursing (n=25)
Science (n=74)
CAUPA (N=66)
Honors (n=20)
Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not No, definitely not No reply
Have you been challenged to do your best at FAU?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters (n=332)
Business (n=255)
Education (n=450)
Engineering & ComputerScience (n=259)
Nursing (n=25)
Science (n=74)
CAUPA (n=66)
Honors (n=20)
Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not No, definitely not No reply
Would you recommend FAU to a friend or relative considering college?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters (n=332)
Business (n=255)
Education (n=450)
Engineering & ComputerScience (n=259)
Nursing (n=25)
Science (n=74)
CAUPA (n=66)
Honors (n=20)
Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not No, definitely not No reply
Are you likely to be involved with FAU as an Alum?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters (n=332)
Business (n=255)
Education (n=450)
Engineering & ComputerScience (n=259)
Nursing (n=25)
Science (n=74)
CAUPA (n=66)
Honors (n=20)
Yes, definitely Probably yes Probably not No, definitely not No reply
What will be your primary activity after graduation?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Nursing
Science
CAUPA
Honors
Employment Pursuing graduate/professional educationPursuing a second undergraduate degree OtherNo reply
What are your plans for employment?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Nursing
Science
CAUPA
Honors
I am looking for a job I plan to continue in my current job
I have accepted employment after graduation I plan to start my own business
I do not plan to be employed No reply
If you are currently employed or will be soon, is the job related to your degree field?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Nursing
Science
CAUPA
Yes, directly related Yes, somewhat related Not related No reply
After graduation, where do you plan to reside?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
In South Florida
Elsewhere in Florida
In another state
In another country
No reply
Student Satisfaction with Aspects of their FAU Education
Faculty advising in your major
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering andComputer Science
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Advising in College Advising Office
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Clarity of Degree Requirements
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Availability of Courses Required for Degree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Availability of Elective Courses
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Instruction in your Major
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Instruction in elective courses
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Satisfaction with…(Only students who entered FAU as FTIC students)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Instruction in generaleducation courses
Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did not use No reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Opportunities to interact with Faculty, In or Out of Class
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering andComputer Science
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Professional Competence of Faculty in your major
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Responsivness to your concerns of your major department
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering andComputer Science
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Satisfaction with...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Library holdings
Library services
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Satisfaction with Library Holdings in your Major Discipline
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Science
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Satisfaction with...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Job Placement
Career advising
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Preparation for the Job Market
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Nursing
Science
CAUPA
Honors
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Preparation for Graduate or Professional School
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering and ComputerScience
Nursing
Science
CAUPA
Honors
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Satisfaction with...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Overall quality of your FAUdegree
Sense of "belonging" at thisuniversity
Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Did Not Use No Reply
Contribution of FAU Experience to
Development of Abilities and
Attributes
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Understand and apply mathconcepts and statistical
reasoning
Use computer technology
Apply scientific knowledgeand skills
Locate, screen andorganize information
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Read with comprehensionand efficiency
Write clearly and logically
Give effective oralpresentations
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Appreciate the value ofhistory in understanding past
and present
Appreciate great works ofmusic, art and drama
Understand and enjoyliterature
Appreciation of cultures andgroups other than your own
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Gain a broad educationabout different fields of
knowledge
Critically evaluateinformation for decision
making
Awareness of global issuesand events
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Working with a team orgroup
Leadership skills
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Being a responsiblecontributor to society
Openness to new ideasand practices
Enthusiasm for lifelonglearning
Intellectual curiosity
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Self-confidence
Possessing your own valuesand ethical standards
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How much did your FAU experience contribute to the development of these abilities and attributes?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Following through onprojects to completion
Setting priorities andmanaging time
A great deal Somewhat A little None No reply
How often did you work with a professor on a research project or publication at FAU?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Arts and Letters
Business
Education
Engineering andComputer Science
Science
Never Once Several Times Often No reply
Answered on paper form only, not answered by online respondents
Contribution of FAU experience to development of abilities and attributes
Graduates gave the highest ratings to FAU’s contribution to:
• the ability to work with a team or group • the ability to critically evaluate information• the ability to follow through on projects to completion• openness to new ideas and practices • the ability to give effective oral presentations