Post Graduation Plans
Sara Lazenby, [email protected] Milner, [email protected]
Academic Planning and Analysis, February 2012
• Started in 2008-09 (with December 2008 graduates). The survey has evolved since that point.
• Meets VSA/College Portrait reporting requirements and potentially meets federal reporting requirements.
• An e-mail request is sent near the end of the fall or spring semester to students who intend to graduate.
• Survey is available via a portlet in the MyUW portal.• Asks questions regarding future plans and a self-assessment of learning
outcomes.• Results tabulated after degrees are posted (October), responses may be
matched to degree recipients.• Summary reports available by late fall. Special reports are available by
request. Data is also available through the Data Warehouse/InfoAccess.
Post Graduation Plans What is the Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire?
Post Graduation Plans – Campus Summary Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients
Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 1,810 responses (31% response rate)
If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?
Based on 1,723 responses (30% response rate)
6%
28%
7%
59%Work Full-Time
Work Part-Time
Graduate School Full-Time
Other
What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?
(Unduplicated)
12%
27%
6%
55%Have accepted
a position
Considering one or more
offers
Currently searching for
a position
Will begin searching for a
position after graduation
39%
15%
45%
Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?
Yes
Undecided
No
Do you have a valid passport?
Yes, from the United States
Yes, from another country
No 16%
5%
80%
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 1099 responses (92% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)
• Eighteen questions that provide a self-assessment at graduation, that maps to the essential learning outcomes at UW-Madison.
• Respondents asked to assess their ability upon entering UW-Madison and at graduation.
• Results are tabulated as the non-null average for each question
• Added December 2010
Post Graduation Plans – Essential Learning Outcomes
Questions about learning
Post Graduation Plans – Essential Learning Outcomes
Post Graduation Plans – Essential Learning Outcomes
Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)
Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas
Develop a personal code of ethics and values
Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Write Effectively
Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings
Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life
Lead others effectively
Work collaboratively in groups
Speak Effectively
Understand culture and society within the United States
Contribute to the welfare of others
Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States
Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts
Communicate in a language other than English
1
2
3
4
5
When Entering At Graduation
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 2,077 to 2,115 responses, depending on question.
Post Graduation Plans – ALL GRADUATES“How able were/are you to …”
Majors with at least 50 responses to question about plans after graduation
• Biology• Business: Finance, Investment, and Banking• Economics• English• History• International Studies• Journalism• Mechanical Engineering• Nursing• Political Science• Psychology• Spanish
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11
Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 112 responses (29% response rate)
Based on 108 responses (28% response rate)
8%
55%
4%
32%Work Full-Time
Work Part-Time
Graduate School Full-Time
Other
17%
33%
8%
42%Have accepted a position
Considering one or more
offers
Currently searching for
a position
Will begin searching for a
position after graduation
19%
17%
64%
Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?
Yes
Undecided
No
“Do you have a valid passport?”
Yes, from the United States
Yes, from another country
No 11%
6%
82%
Post Graduation Plans – BIOLOGY MAJORSFall 2010 and Spring 2011 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients
If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?
What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?
(Unduplicated)
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 36 responses (88% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)
Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 69 responses (31% response rate)
Based on 67 responses (30% response rate)
9%
33%
12%
46%Work Full-Time
Work Part-Time
Graduate School Full-Time
Other
21%
29%
6%
44%Have accepted a position
Considering one or more
offers
Currently searching for
a position
Will begin searching for a
position after graduation
26%
31%
43%
Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?
Yes
Undecided
No
“Do you have a valid passport?”
Yes, from the United States
Yes, from another country
No 16%
0%
84%
Post Graduation Plans – ENGLISH MAJORSFall 2010 and Spring 2011 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients
If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?
What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?
(Unduplicated)
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 35 responses (88% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)
Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)
Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas
Develop a personal code of ethics and values
Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Write Effectively
Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings
Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life
Lead others effectively
Work collaboratively in groups
Speak Effectively
Understand culture and society within the United States
Contribute to the welfare of others
Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States
Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts
Communicate in a language other than English
1
2
3
4
5
When Entering At Graduation
Post Graduation Plans – BIOLOGY MAJORS“How able were/are you to …”
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 104 to 107 responses, depending on question.
Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)
Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas
Develop a personal code of ethics and values
Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Write Effectively
Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings
Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life
Lead others effectively
Work collaboratively in groups
Speak Effectively
Understand culture and society within the United States
Contribute to the welfare of others
Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States
Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts
Communicate in a language other than English
1
2
3
4
5
When Entering At Graduation
Post Graduation Plans – ENGLISH MAJORS“How able were/are you to …”
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 63 to 66 responses, depending on question.
Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)
Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas
Develop a personal code of ethics and values
Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Write Effectively
Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings
Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life
Lead others effectively
Work collaboratively in groups
Speak Effectively
Understand culture and society within the United States
Contribute to the welfare of others
Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States
Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts
Communicate in a language other than English
1
2
3
4
5
When Entering At Graduation
Post Graduation Plans – Targeted Minorities“How able were/are you to …”
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 2/12Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 106 to 116 responses, depending on question.
Post Graduation Plans – Transfer-Starts“How able were/are you to …”
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 2/12Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 377 to 388 responses, depending on question.
Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)
Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas
Develop a personal code of ethics and values
Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Write Effectively
Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings
Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life
Lead others effectively
Work collaboratively in groups
Speak Effectively
Understand culture and society within the United States
Contribute to the welfare of others
Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States
Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts
Communicate in a language other than English
1
2
3
4
5
When Entering At Graduation
Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)
Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources
Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas
Develop a personal code of ethics and values
Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Write Effectively
Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings
Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life
Lead others effectively
Work collaboratively in groups
Speak Effectively
Understand culture and society within the United States
Contribute to the welfare of others
Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States
Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts
Communicate in a language other than English
1
2
3
4
5
Transfer Starts Freshmen Starts
Post Graduation Plans – at Graduation“How able were/are you to …” (Transfers and Freshmen Starts)
SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 2/12Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 377 to 388 and 1699-1732 responses, depending on question.
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