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2009 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

  • Writing skills

 

 41 (35%)

  46 (39%)

31 (26%)

  • Mathematical skills

 

  58 (51%)

38 (34%)

17 (15%)

  • General science

 

77 (71%)

25 (23%)

7 (6%)

  • Critical thinking/problem solving skills

84 (71%)

26 (22%)

8 (7%)

  • Professional skills in my discipline

 

90 (76%)

22 (19%)

 7 (6%)

  • Communication skills

 

66 (57%)

35 (30%)

15 (13%)

  • Working independently, without supervision

84 (74%)

24 (21%)

8 (7%)

  • Understanding of myself

 

63 (55%)

32 (28%)

19 (17%)

  • Development of my interest in leadership

61 (53%)

32 (28%)

22 (19%)

  • Ability to locate and use professional literature

74 (64%)

24 (21%)

18 (16%)

  • Development of my interest in service to others

61 (53%)

32 (28%)

22 (19%)

  • Functioning as a member of a team

 

   70 (61%)

   31 (27%)

    14 (12%)

  • Development of my interest in continued learning

51 (45%)

37 (33%)

25 (22%)

  • Ability to learn on your own

 

90 (77%)

20 (17%)

7 (6%)

  • Ability to use technology for professional activities

74 (63%)

23 (20%)

20 (17%)

Related Links

2008 Effectiveness of Academic Preparation
2007 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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