Graduating Senior Exit Survey

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Graduating Senior Exit Survey



The information you supply on this survey will be kept confidential. The data will be used for research purposes and to help improve the overall quality of education students receive at SAIC. Please indicate your answers to each question by marking the appropriate box. Do not select more than one choice unless directed otherwise.

Graduating Senior Exit Survey

Introduction

Question 0/37

Dear Graduating Senior,

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Before you depart, we are interested in learning more about your overall college experience and who better to ask? Therefore, We created a survey aimed at gauging your overall satisfaction. By completing the attached survey, your responses will give us insights into all the aspects of the School that are important to you. Additionally, it creates a venue for honest feedback about how well the School has met your academic expectations.

This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Section I - Background Information

Question 1/37

1. How long has it taken you to complete your bachelor’s degree at SAIC?

1-4 years
5-6 years
7-9 years
10 or more years

Section I - Background Information

Question 2/37

2. How many total semesters (not including summers) were you NOT enrolled or took a leave from SAIC?

None
1 semester
2 semesters
3 semesters
4 or more semesters

Section I - Background Information

Question 3/37

3. If you took a semester or more away from SAIC, did you take courses at another college?

Yes
No

Section I - Background Information

Question 4/37

4. Did you transfer those credits back to SAIC?

Yes
No

Section I - Background Information

Question 5/37

5. Did you enter the School as a first-time college freshman or as a transfer student?

First-time freshman
Transfer student

Section I - Background Information

Question 6/37

6. How long did you reside in an on-campus residence hall?

Never
1 semester or less
2 semesters
3-4 semesters
5-6 semesters
7 or more semesters

Section I - Background Information

Question 8/37

8. What is your current enrollment status?

Full-time student
Part-time student

Section I - Background Information

Question 9/37

9. Your gender:

Male
Female

Section I - Background Information

Question 10/37

10. Your age:

20-24
25-29
30-35
35 or over

Section I - Background Information

Question 11/37

11. Your race/ethnic background:

Asian, Pacific Islander
African American/Black, Non-Hispanic
Mexican American, Mexican origin
Hispanic/Latino
Native American, Alaskan Native
Caucasian/White
Other

Section I - Background Information

Question 12/37

12. Your citizenship status:

United States citizen
U.S. permanent resident visa
International Student

Section I - Background Information

Question 13/37

13. Which category is the best estimate of the combined incomes of parents or guardians who contributed to
your college education?

Under $20,000
$20,000 - $39,000
$40,000 - $59,000
$60,000 - $79,000
$80,000 - $99,000
$100,000 - $119,000
$120,000 - $139,000
$140,000 or over

Section I - Background Information

Question 14/37

14. Indicate the number of hours per week you are currently employed.

0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
over 40

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 16/37

16. Please indicate your academic program.

	Bachelor of Fine Arts
	Bachelor of Interior Architecture
	Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies
	BFA with emphasis in Art History, Theory and Criticism
	BFA with an emphasis in Art Education

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 17/37

17. Although the School does not have majors, did you concentrate your studies in any particular department(s)?

No, I remained interdisciplinary
Yes, I focused in the following departments:

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 18/37

18. Indicate your rating of SAIC at the time you applied for admission.

First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Fourth choice or lower

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 19/37

19. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your undergraduate education at SAIC?

Very satisfied
Generally satisfied
Generally dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 20/37

20. If you had the chance to relive your college experience, would you choose to attend SAIC again?

Definitely would
Probably would
Probably not
Definitely not

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 21/37

21. SAIC has helped me meet my academic goals

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 22/37

22. I am proud of my accomplishments at SAIC

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 23/37

23. I would recommend SAIC to others

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Section II - Evaluation of your undergraduate experience

Question 24/37

24. I’ll remember my SAIC years

	As some of the most enjoyable times of my life so far
	As essentially happy ones
	With considerable ambivalence
	As a period of dissatisfaction and unhappiness
	With more frustration than pleasure

Section III - Evaluation of Student Services & Programs

Question 25/37

25. How satisfied are you with the following services:

a. Financial Aid:
b. Student Accounts:
c. Bursars Office:
d. Registrars:
e. Academic Advising:
f. Career Development:
g. Co-op:
h. Multi-cultural Affairs:
i. International Affairs:

Question 25 section 1/2

Section III - Evaluation of Student Services & Programs

Question 25/37

25. How satisfied are you with the following services:

j. Off-campus Studies:
k. Residence Life:
l. Health Services:
m. Personal Counseling:
n. Learning Center:
o. Disability Services:
p. Computer Services:
q. Library:

Question 25 section 2/2

Section IV - Evaluation of College Environment

Question 26/37

26. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of SAIC?

a.	Studio/classroom facilities:
b.	Out-of-class availability of faculty
c.	Class size relative to type of course
d.	Availability of courses you wanted
e.	Attitude of faculty toward students
f.	Social life on campus
g.	Billing and fee payment procedures

Question 26 section 1/2

Section IV - Evaluation of College Environment

Question 26/37

26. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of SAIC?

h.	General registration process
i.	Student Health Insurance
j.	Food Services
k.	Opportunities for student employment
l.	Opportunities for student involvement in campus activities
m.	Campus media (F-news, radio, etc)

Question 26 section 2/2

Section IV - Evaluation of Curriculum and Instruction

Question 27/37

27. How satisfied are you with the overall curriculum and quality of instruction in each of the following departments?

a.	Art & Technology
b.	Art Education
c.	Art History
d.	Ceramics
e.	Co-op
f.	Designed Objects
g.	English
h.	ESL/EFL
i.	Fashion Design
j.	Fiber/Material
k.	Film/Video/New Media
l.	First Year Access
Question 27 section 1/2

Section IV - Evaluation of Curriculum and Instruction

Question 27/37

27. How satisfied are you with the overall curriculum and quality of instruction in each of the following departments?

m.	Humanities
n.	Interior Architecture
o.	Natural Sciences
p.	Performance
q.	Photography
r.	Printmedia
s.	Sculpture
t.	Social Sciences
u.	Sound
v.	Visual/Critical Studies
w.	Visual Comm.
Question 27 section 2/2

Section VI - Evaluation of Abilities and Knowledge

Question 28/37

28. The list below contains some abilities and types of knowledge that may be developed in a bachelor’s degree program. Please indicate the extent to which each capacity was enhanced by your undergraduate experiences.

a.	Ability to describe and defend my work in a critique situation
b.	Effectively document my work
c.	Understand how to put together an exhibition
d.	Understand the safety issues relevant to my medium/materials and how to protect myself
e.	Negotiate marketing strategies and self promotion of my work
f.	Write effectively
Question 28 section 1/3

Section VI - Evaluation of Abilities and Knowledge

Question 28/37

28. The list below contains some abilities and types of knowledge that may be developed in a bachelor’s degree program. Please indicate the extent to which each capacity was enhanced by your undergraduate experiences.

g.	Oral communication / presentation skills
h.	Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own
i.	Think analytically and logically
j.	Formulate creative / original ideas and solutions
k.	Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people
l.	Respect for people of diverse backgrounds
m.	Function effectively as a member of a team
Question 28 section 2/3

Section VI - Evaluation of Abilities and Knowledge

Question 28/37

28. The list below contains some abilities and types of knowledge that may be developed in a bachelor’s degree program. Please indicate the extent to which each capacity was enhanced by your undergraduate experiences.

n.	Place current problems in historical / cultural / philosophical perspective
o.	Understand myself: abilities, interests, limitations, and personality
p.	Gain in-depth knowledge of a medium or academic field
q.	Develop self-esteem and self-confidence
r.	Appreciate the liberal arts (English, Science, Social Science, Humanities)
Question 28 section 2/3

Section VII - Financing Your Education at SAIC

Question 29/37

29. If you received educational loans while attending SAIC, how concerned are you about your ability to repay them?

	Not personally concerned; it will be primarily my family's responsibility to repay loans
	No concern; I am confident I will repay loans
	Some concern; however, I will probably have sufficient funds to repay loans
	Major concern; I am not sure at this time that I will be able to repay loans

Section VII - Financing Your Education at SAIC

Question 30/37

30. To what extent, if any have or will your educational loans cause the following effects

a.	Allowed me to get my degree at an otherwise unaffordable institution
b.	Caused anxiety about my financial situation
c.	Reduced the amount of money I had to earn while attending college to pay for my education

Question 30 section 1/2

Section VII - Financing Your Education at SAIC

Question 30/37

30. To what extent, if any have or will your educational loans cause the following effects

d.	Will necessitate immediate employment after graduation
e.	Caused me to postpone graduate school
f.	Encouraged enrollment in further education to postpone repaying my loans
g.	Restricted graduate school choice to those with significant financial aid

Question 30 section 2/2

Section VIII - Post Graduation Plans

Question 31/37

31. Which of the following best describes your plans, if any for graduate school? (check all that apply)

	Intend or have already applied for Fall admission
	Plan to apply to graduate school in next 1-5 years
	No plans for graduate school at this time

Section VIII - Post Graduation Plans

Question 32/37

32. Which describes the current state of your employment plans following graduation (exclude search for summer-only employment):

	Currently searching for a job
	Offered a job but did not accept offer, still searching for preferred possition
	Have accepted a job
	Will begin searching for a job closer to or after graduation

Section VIII - Post Graduation Plans

Question 33/37

33. If you have accepted a job, how did you obtain this position?

	Career Development job database
	Direct contact using leads generated through Career Development directories, bulletines, databases, etc.
	Through previous internship/Co-op
	Through faculty/staff contacts
	Other (includes networking through personal connections)

Section VIII - Post Graduation Plans

Question 34/37

34.

a.	Name of organization you will be working for:

b.	Location – City & State (domestic) or Foreign Country:

c.	Job Field (e.g. Studio, Design, Interior Architecture):

Section VIII - Post Graduation Plans

Question 35/37

35. Which best represents the circumstances of your living arrangements after graduation?

Living with a roommate
Living alone
Living at home with parent(s)
Undecided

Section VIII - Post Graduation Plans

Question 36/37

36. Do you believe the money you spent on your education will be worth it?

Not at All
A Little
To a Moderate Extent
To a Great Extent
Not Relevant

Section IX - Comments and Suggestions

Question 37/37

37. If you wish to make any comments or suggestions concerning the School, please use the space provided below.

Thank You!

Thank you for completing the senior exit survey. Should you want to discuss the survey or its contents further, feel free to contact:

Mel Sandfort, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Academic Advising and Student Success
Sharp Budiling, Room 704
312-899-5105
msandfort@artic.edu

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