Alumni Survey 2008
Troy University Alumni Survey 2008
Please complete this survey and submit it online. The information you provide in this survey will help Troy University improve and enhance its programs and services so that the University can better serve the educational needs of its students. We thank you in advance for your participation in this survey.
1)
When did you graduate?
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2)
What is your gender?
Male
Female
3)
What was your age when you graduated from Troy University?
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-49
50-59
60 or over
4)
What is your racial/ethnic identification?
African American
American Native/Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucasian/White
Hispanic
Other
5)
How long did you study at Troy University?
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years or More
6)
What was your primary enrollment status when you were attending Troy University?
Full-Time Student
Part-Time Student
7)
From which Troy University campus did you graduate?
Dothan
Montgomery
Phenix City
Troy
University College - eCampus
University College - Atlantic Region
University College - International Region
University College - Pacific Region
University College - Southeast Region
University College - Western Region
8)
In which college did you study?
Arts and Sciences
Business
Education
Communication and Fine Arts
Health and Human Services
9)
What degrees did you receive from Troy University?
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Education Specialist
10)
If you graduated from the college of
ARTS AND SCIENCES,
what was your major?
Associate of Science in General Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer
BS Biology Major
BS Biology Program (General; Ecology & Field Biology; Cell & Molecular Biology; and Medical Technology concentrations)
BS Chemistry Major
BS Chemistry Program
BS English Language Arts
BS English Major
BS Environmental Science Program
BS Geomatics Major
BS History Major (American/Latin American; Civil Rights; European/Asian/African Emphasis)
BS in Comprehensive Science
BS in Computer Science (Computer Science Program)
BS in Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Major)
BS Marine Biology Program
BS Mathematics Major
BS Political Science Major (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Administration concentrations)
BS Pre-Professional Biology Major
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Environmental & Biological Sciences
Master of Science in International Relations
MS in Computer Science
Social Science Major
Sociology Major
11)
If you graduated from the
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
,
what was your major?
Associate of Science in Business
Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology & Resources Management
BS Accounting Major
BS Finance Major
BS General Business Major
BS Information Systems Major
BS Management
BS Marketing Major
BS Risk Management & Insurance Major
Executive Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Management
12)
If you graduated from the college of
COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
, what was your major?
BS Art Education Major
BS Art Major
BS Art Studio Program (BFA)
BS Broadcast Journalism Major
BS Communication Arts Major - Dramatic Arts or Speech Communication tracks
BS Design Technology & Industry Major
BS Foreign Language Major
BS Journalism Major
BS Music Program (Choral, Instrumental or General tracks)
13)
If you graduated from the college of
EDUCATION
, what was your major?
BS Clinical Mental Health
BS Collaborative Teacher (6-12)
BS Collaborative Teacher (K-6)
BS Collaborative Teacher (K-6) Traditional
BS Community Counseling
BS Community Counseling Ed.S.
BS Corrections Counseling
BS Early Childhood Education
BS Early Childhood Education (P-3)
BS Educational Administration and Leadership
BS Educational Administration and Leadership Ed.S.
BS Elementary Education (K-6)
BS Elementary Education (K-6)
BS Elementary Education (K-6) Alternative
BS Elementary Education Ed.S.
BS in Education (6-12)
BS in Education (Interdisciplinary P-12)
BS Interdisciplinary Education Grades P-12
BS Psychology Comprehensive Program
BS Psychology Major
BS Rehabilitation Counseling
BS School Counseling
BS School Counseling Ed.S.
BS School Psychology Ed.S.
BS School Psychometry
BS Social Services Counseling
BS Substance Abuse Counseling
Interdisciplinary Education Grades P-12 Reading Specialist
MS in Adult Education
MS in Education - Alternative 5th Year, Interdisciplinary Education
MS in Education - Traditional 5th Year, Interdisciplinary Education
MS in Education- Alternative 5th Year (Grades 6-12)
MS in Education-Traditional 5th Year (Grades 6-12)
MS in Post-Secondary Education
MS in Counseling and Psychology
14)
If you graduated from the college of
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
, what was your major?
Associate of Science in Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
BS Athletic Training Program Major
BS Health & Physical Education Comprehensive Program
BS Human Services Major
BS Physical Education Major
BS Rehabilitation Major
BS Social Work Major
BS Sport & Fitness Management Program (Health Promotion, Exercise Performance, Athletic, Recreation, & Sport Management concentrations)
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Sport & Fitness Management
15)
Since completing your program at Troy University, have you continued your education?
Yes, I continued to go to a graduate school
Yes, I went to a professional school
Yes, I attended another undergraduate degree program
Yes, I attended other educational program(s)
No
16)
If "Yes” in item 15, please enter the name of the institution you attended:
17)
If “Yes” in item 15, how well do you think Troy University prepared you for your further/continuing education?
Very Well
Well
Adequately
Poorly
Very Poorly
18)
When did you get your first full-time job after you graduated from Troy University?
Worked full time while I was a student at TROY
Prior to graduation
Within 1-3 months after graduation
Within 4-6 months after graduation
Within 7-12 months after graduation
Over one year after graduation
19)
What is your current employment status?
Employed Full-Time
Employed Part-Time
Self-Employed
Unemployed
Other (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify:
20)
If employed, with what type of organization are you working?
Computer/Information Technology
Construction
Craft/Trade
Education
Financial
Government/State/Local/Federal
Health Care
Law Enforcement
Manufacturing
Military
Non-Profit Organization
Retail/Wholesale
Self Employed
Social Services
Other
21)
What is the approximate annual salary/income for your current job?
Less than $10,000
$10,000-$19,999
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000 or more
22)
How well do you think Troy University prepared you for your current employment?
Very Well
Well
Adequately
Poorly
Very Poorly
23)
How closely is your current employment related to your major field of study at Troy University?
Directly Related
Somewhat Related
Not Related at All
24)
How much did your education at Troy University add to your knowledge, abilities, and skills in each of the following areas?
Very Much
Quite A Bit
Some
Very Little
Ability to obtain employment in your field
Ability to obtain employment in your field Very Much
Ability to obtain employment in your field Quite A Bit
Ability to obtain employment in your field Some
Ability to obtain employment in your field Very Little
Ability to work with others
Ability to work with others Very Much
Ability to work with others Quite A Bit
Ability to work with others Some
Ability to work with others Very Little
Leadership skills
Leadership skills Very Much
Leadership skills Quite A Bit
Leadership skills Some
Leadership skills Very Little
Ability to adjust to new job demands and situations
Ability to adjust to new job demands and situations Very Much
Ability to adjust to new job demands and situations Quite A Bit
Ability to adjust to new job demands and situations Some
Ability to adjust to new job demands and situations Very Little
Global cultural differences and diversity
Global cultural differences and diversity Very Much
Global cultural differences and diversity Quite A Bit
Global cultural differences and diversity Some
Global cultural differences and diversity Very Little
Planning and project management
Planning and project management Very Much
Planning and project management Quite A Bit
Planning and project management Some
Planning and project management Very Little
Oral communications
Oral communications Very Much
Oral communications Quite A Bit
Oral communications Some
Oral communications Very Little
Reading comprehension
Reading comprehension Very Much
Reading comprehension Quite A Bit
Reading comprehension Some
Reading comprehension Very Little
Writing competency
Writing competency Very Much
Writing competency Quite A Bit
Writing competency Some
Writing competency Very Little
Listening skills
Listening skills Very Much
Listening skills Quite A Bit
Listening skills Some
Listening skills Very Little
Multi-media presentation skills
Multi-media presentation skills Very Much
Multi-media presentation skills Quite A Bit
Multi-media presentation skills Some
Multi-media presentation skills Very Little
Problem solving skills
Problem solving skills Very Much
Problem solving skills Quite A Bit
Problem solving skills Some
Problem solving skills Very Little
Information technology
Information technology Very Much
Information technology Quite A Bit
Information technology Some
Information technology Very Little
Mathematical skills and concepts
Mathematical skills and concepts Very Much
Mathematical skills and concepts Quite A Bit
Mathematical skills and concepts Some
Mathematical skills and concepts Very Little
Understanding and appreciating the arts
Understanding and appreciating the arts Very Much
Understanding and appreciating the arts Quite A Bit
Understanding and appreciating the arts Some
Understanding and appreciating the arts Very Little
Scientific principles and methods
Scientific principles and methods Very Much
Scientific principles and methods Quite A Bit
Scientific principles and methods Some
Scientific principles and methods Very Little
Critical and creative thinking
Critical and creative thinking Very Much
Critical and creative thinking Quite A Bit
Critical and creative thinking Some
Critical and creative thinking Very Little
25)
Rate the following aspects of your Troy University experiences:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not Applicable
Academic/educational experiences
Academic/educational experiences Excellent
Academic/educational experiences Good
Academic/educational experiences Fair
Academic/educational experiences Poor
Academic/educational experiences Not Applicable
Social experiences
Social experiences Excellent
Social experiences Good
Social experiences Fair
Social experiences Poor
Social experiences Not Applicable
Quality of instruction
Quality of instruction Excellent
Quality of instruction Good
Quality of instruction Fair
Quality of instruction Poor
Quality of instruction Not Applicable
Availability of classes
Availability of classes Excellent
Availability of classes Good
Availability of classes Fair
Availability of classes Poor
Availability of classes Not Applicable
Courses
Courses Excellent
Courses Good
Courses Fair
Courses Poor
Courses Not Applicable
Professors (in class and outside of class)
Professors (in class and outside of class) Excellent
Professors (in class and outside of class) Good
Professors (in class and outside of class) Fair
Professors (in class and outside of class) Poor
Professors (in class and outside of class) Not Applicable
Class size
Class size Excellent
Class size Good
Class size Fair
Class size Poor
Class size Not Applicable
Academic advising/counseling
Academic advising/counseling Excellent
Academic advising/counseling Good
Academic advising/counseling Fair
Academic advising/counseling Poor
Academic advising/counseling Not Applicable
Grading procedures
Grading procedures Excellent
Grading procedures Good
Grading procedures Fair
Grading procedures Poor
Grading procedures Not Applicable
Library services
Library services Excellent
Library services Good
Library services Fair
Library services Poor
Library services Not Applicable
Computer services
Computer services Excellent
Computer services Good
Computer services Fair
Computer services Poor
Computer services Not Applicable
Instructional support services
Instructional support services Excellent
Instructional support services Good
Instructional support services Fair
Instructional support services Poor
Instructional support services Not Applicable
Career services
Career services Excellent
Career services Good
Career services Fair
Career services Poor
Career services Not Applicable
Personal counseling services
Personal counseling services Excellent
Personal counseling services Good
Personal counseling services Fair
Personal counseling services Poor
Personal counseling services Not Applicable
Recreational/Intramural activities
Recreational/Intramural activities Excellent
Recreational/Intramural activities Good
Recreational/Intramural activities Fair
Recreational/Intramural activities Poor
Recreational/Intramural activities Not Applicable
Health services
Health services Excellent
Health services Good
Health services Fair
Health services Poor
Health services Not Applicable
Financial aid services
Financial aid services Excellent
Financial aid services Good
Financial aid services Fair
Financial aid services Poor
Financial aid services Not Applicable
On-campus residence halls/apartments
On-campus residence halls/apartments Excellent
On-campus residence halls/apartments Good
On-campus residence halls/apartments Fair
On-campus residence halls/apartments Poor
On-campus residence halls/apartments Not Applicable
Dining facilities
Dining facilities Excellent
Dining facilities Good
Dining facilities Fair
Dining facilities Poor
Dining facilities Not Applicable
Business office services
Business office services Excellent
Business office services Good
Business office services Fair
Business office services Poor
Business office services Not Applicable
26)
Did your degree help increase your job security?
Yes
No
27)
Did your degree help you advance in your career?
Yes
No
28)
If "Yes" in Item 27, what advancement did you achieve after you graduated?
a promotion
a salary raise
both a promotion and a salary raise
Other (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify:
29)
Has your college education at TROY improved the quality of your life?
Definitely Yes
Probably Yes
Uncertain
Probably No
Definitely No
30)
If you could start college all over again, would you choose the same major?
Definitely Yes
Probably Yes
Uncertain
Probably No
Definitely No
31)
If you could start college all over again, would you choose Troy University?
Definitely Yes
Probably Yes
Uncertain
Probably No
Definitely No
32)
Would you recommend Troy University to a potential student?
Definitely Yes
Probably Yes
Uncertain
Probably No
Definitely No
33)
Would you be interested in a doctoral program at Troy University?
Yes
No
34)
If "Yes" in Item 33, which of the following areas would you like to study?
Business Administration/Management
Criminal Justice
Education
Nursing
Other (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify:
35)
Would you be interested in joining a local Troy University Alumni Chapter?
Yes
No
36)
Would you be interested in joining the Troy University National Alumni Association?
Yes
No
37)
Which of the following activities would bring you back to Troy University? (choose all that apply)
Attending Non-Credit Courses
Dramatic/Musical Productions
Educational Sessions/Lecture Series
Holiday/Special Events
Homecoming
Reunion Weekends
Sports Events
Taking Classes for More Credits
Visits to Faculty/Staff
Visits to Fellow Students
Other (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify:
38)
Have you ever received correspondence (mail, email, etc.) from Troy University since you graduated?
Yes
No
39)
What types of information would you like to receive from Troy University?
Troy University Electronic Newsletter
Troy University Magazine
Merchandising Catalogs
Brochures
Ticket Information for Sports, Plays, Music, Events, etc.
Alumni Trip Information
Other (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify:
40)
Would you like to be contacted by the TROY Alumni Office?
Yes
No
41)
If “Yes” in item 40 or if you selected any items in item 39, please provide your contact information:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
E-mail
42)
Please provide any additional comments you may have about Troy University:
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