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2006 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

1. Writing skills

90
(43%)

80
(38%)

40
(19%)

2. Mathematical skills

101
(49%)

75
(36%)

30
(15%)

3. General science

138
(67%)

59
(29%)

10
(5%)

4. Critical thinking/problem solving skills

134
(64%)

60
(29%)

16
(8%)

5. Professional skills in my discipline

168
(80%)

28
(13%)

15
(7%)

6. Communication skills

120
(57%)

66
(31%)

24
(11%)

7. Working independently, without supervision **

116
(72%)

34
(21%)

11
(7%)

8. Understanding of myself

99
(48%)

60
(29%)

48
(23%)

9. Development of my interest in leadership

101
(48%)

51
(24%)

58
(28%)

10. Ability to locate and use professional literature

143
(68%)

50
(24%)

16
(8%)

11. Development of my interest in service to others

103
(49%)

54
(26%)

52
(25%)

12. Functioning as a member of a team **

110
(68%)

35
(22%)

16
(10%)

13. Development of my interest in continued learning **

107
(67%)

39
(24%)

15
(9%)

* (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 2006 Alumni Survey.

Related Links
2008 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation
2007 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation

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

 

 
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