Result Summary for Survey:Graduate Outcome Survey Questionnaire

Graduate Outcome Survey Questionnaire

1. Possess a broad knowledge base.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Know and be able to discuss the critical body of knowledge in science, mathematics, literature/language arts, history, geography, and health.	1.1% (11)	3.4% (34)	18.8% (189)	29.8% (300)	47.0% (474)	1008
Apply content knowledge to everyday life situations.	0.5% (5)	3.0% (30)	7.9% (80)	18.5% (187)	70.1% (707)	1009
Use prior knowledge to acquire new knowledge, develop new skills, and expand understanding.	0.4% (4)	2.1% (21)	6.5% (65)	20.3% (204)	70.7% (711)	1005
	answered question					1014
	skipped question					2

2. Communicate effectively.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.	0.4% (4)	1.5% (15)	7.0% (70)	19.6% (195)	71.4% (709)	993
Be a good listener and be able to follow verbal directions.	0.3% (3)	1.3% (13)	5.8% (57)	22.2% (220)	70.4% (698)	991
Read, understand, and respond to written information.	0.4% (4)	0.9% (9)	5.6% (56)	19.2% (191)	73.8% (733)	993
Integrate the use of a variety of communication forms and use a wide range of communication skills.	0.6% (6)	1.2% (12)	11.0% (109)	27.8% (275)	59.4% (588)	990
	answered question					997
	skipped question					19

3. Use technological skills.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Use the Internet to explore questions, collect, evaluate and select information sources, synthesize conclusions and communicate the result.	1.3% (13)	3.2% (32)	15.7% (155)	37.3% (367)	42.4% (418)	985
Become familiar with technology and use in everyday life.	1.0% (10)	2.4% (24)	14.3% (141)	35.9% (353)	46.3% (456)	984
Use technology to pursue interests, communicate information, solve problems and share ideas as a natural process of learning.	1.2% (12)	3.2% (32)	15.8% (156)	37.7% (371)	42.0% (414)	985
Be personally accountable for own ethical behavior in the use of technology.	0.8% (8)	1.8% (18)	6.1% (60)	19.6% (193)	71.6% (705)	984
	answered question					989
	skipped question					27

4. Think logically and critically.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Solve problems using different methods of questioning, reasoning, and analysis.	0.0% (0)	2.8% (27)	6.3% (61)	25.8% (252)	65.1% (635)	975
Acquire and manage information to understand and solve problems.	0.3% (3)	1.7% (17)	7.2% (70)	28.4% (277)	62.4% (610)	977
Be able to process, use, and evaluate information.	0.1% (1)	1.3% (13)	5.8% (57)	23.6% (230)	69.2% (675)	976
Evaluate ideas through discussion with others.	0.8% (8)	1.3% (13)	8.8% (86)	29.9% (293)	59.1% (579)	979
Understand and apply decision-making processes in a variety of settings.	0.2% (2)	1.5% (15)	7.4% (72)	26.4% (258)	64.5% (630)	977
	answered question					980
	skipped question					36

5. Explore creative talents.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Generate new and creative ideas by taking risks in a variety of contexts.	1.2% (12)	4.2% (41)	19.7% (193)	38.2% (374)	36.7% (360)	980
	answered question					980
	skipped question					36

6. Accept responsibility for personal and economic well-being.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Demonstrate collaborative and responsible work relations and habits with people necessary for employment.	0.6% (6)	2.1% (20)	8.6% (84)	23.3% (227)	65.4% (636)	973
Demonstrate an understanding of the value of regular and consistent attendance.	0.7% (7)	3.0% (29)	6.4% (62)	17.1% (166)	72.8% (707)	971
Possess consumer skills necessary for making informed choices.	0.5% (5)	2.7% (26)	11.6% (112)	32.1% (310)	53.1% (513)	966
Know how to set and achieve personal goals.	0.7% (7)	1.1% (11)	7.5% (72)	25.1% (242)	65.6% (632)	964
Acquire the knowledge, habits, and attitudes that promote personal and public health, both physical and mental.	0.6% (6)	2.6% (25)	10.0% (97)	23.7% (229)	63.1% (610)	967
Manage and evaluate behavior as a group member.	1.5% (14)	3.1% (30)	14.4% (139)	32.4% (312)	48.6% (468)	963
	answered question					974
	skipped question					42

7. Be a responsible citizen.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Understand and participate in the democratic process.	0.9% (9)	3.4% (33)	11.6% (112)	30.5% (296)	53.6% (519)	969
Demonstrate respect for cultures and people.	0.9% (9)	1.7% (16)	6.8% (66)	18.1% (175)	72.5% (701)	967
Be aware of the environment and evaluate the use of resources.	0.9% (9)	3.4% (33)	11.3% (109)	32.1% (310)	52.3% (506)	967
Take responsibility for personal actions and act ethically.	0.5% (5)	1.5% (15)	3.5% (34)	9.0% (87)	85.4% (828)	969
Be an effective and responsible decision maker who contributes to the community.	0.5% (5)	2.6% (25)	8.7% (84)	26.7% (258)	61.5% (595)	967
Demonstrate an understanding of and responsibility for global and environmental issues.	1.7% (16)	4.9% (47)	13.8% (133)	35.6% (344)	44.1% (426)	966
	answered question					971
	skipped question					45

8. Be an enthusiastic learner.
	1 (Low)	2	3	4	5 (High)	Response Count
Make a commitment to create quality work and strive for excellence.	0.4% (4)	2.0% (19)	8.5% (82)	26.2% (253)	62.9% (608)	966
Use a variety of learning strategies, personal skills, and time management skills to enhance learning.	0.3% (3)	2.8% (27)	8.9% (86)	29.6% (285)	58.4% (562)	963
Reflect on and evaluate learning for the purpose of improvement.	1.0% (10)	3.1% (30)	12.1% (116)	32.4% (312)	51.4% (494)	962
	answered question					968
	skipped question					48

9. Please list other outcomes you find important that have not already been addressed in this questionnaire.
		Response Count
		288
	answered question	288
	skipped question	728