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Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, November 2013

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• Started in 2008-09 (with December 2008 graduates). The survey has evolved since that point.

• Meets VSA/College Portrait reporting requirements and potentially meets federal reporting requirements.

• An e-mail request is sent near the end of the fall or spring semester to students who intend to graduate.

• Survey is available via a portlet in the MyUW portal.• Asks questions regarding future plans and a self-assessment of learning

outcomes.• Results tabulated after degrees are posted (October), responses may be

matched to degree recipients.• Summary reports available by late fall. Special reports are available by

request. Data is also available through the Data Warehouse/InfoAccess.

Post Graduation Plans What is the Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire?

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10%

31%

7%

52%

6%

24%

7%

64%

17%

6%

77%

Post Graduation Plans – ALL GRADUATES Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 2,954 responses (46% response rate)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

Based on 2.688 responses (41% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated) Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

Do you have a valid passport?

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 1,868 responses (89% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

38%

16%

46%

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16%

7%

77%

38%

16%

47%

9%

28%

6%

57%

7%

24%

8%

61%

Post Graduation Plans – ALL GRADUATES Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 3083 responses (54% response rate)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

Based on 2,689 responses (47% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated) Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

Do you have a valid passport?

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 10/12Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 1853responses (87% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

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Post Graduation Plans – Campus Summary Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 1,810 responses (31% response rate)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

Based on 1,723 responses (30% response rate)

6%

28%

7%

59%Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

12%

27%

6%

55%Have accepted

a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

39%

15%

45%

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

Do you have a valid passport?

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No 16%

5%

80%

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 1099 responses (92% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 3,174 responses (55% response rate)

9%

27%

9%

55%Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Currently searching or considering

one or more offers

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

49%

51%

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

No

18%

38%

44%

Based on 1,755 responses (68% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

Post Graduation Plans – Campus Summary Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 1,304 responses (51% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 1,997 responses (33% response rate)

9%

29%

6%

55%Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Currently searching or considering

one or more offers

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

11%

35%

54%

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses

Post Graduation Plans – Campus Summary Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

Based on 1,186 responses (97% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 747 responses (48% response rate)

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

NoBased on 374 responses (91% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – Biological Sciences DivisionFall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

Based on 663 responses (43% response rate)

6%

38%

7%

48%

12%

34%

6%

48%

22%

17%

61%

19%

4%

77%

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8%

21%

9%

61%

Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 635 responses (41% response rate)

Based on 483 responses (31% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

NoBased on 400 responses (89% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – Arts and Humanities DivisionFall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)

13%

38%

8%

41%

38%

17%

45%

13%

2%

84%

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 593 responses (53% response rate)

Based on 521 responses (47% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – Physical Sciences Division Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 406 responses (89% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

3%

20%

2%

75%

7%

23%

5%

65%

40%

16%

44%

19%

10%

72%

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 1373 responses (44% response rate)

Based on 1198 responses (38% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – Social Studies DivisionFall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 918 responses (90% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

6%

20%

8%

66%

9%

30%

7%

53%

43%

17%

40%

17%

7%

76%

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• Eighteen questions that provide a self-assessment at graduation, that maps to the essential learning outcomes at UW-Madison.

• Respondents asked to assess their ability upon entering UW-Madison and at graduation.

• Results are tabulated as the non-null average for each question

Post Graduation Plans – Essential Learning Outcomes

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Post Graduation Plans – Essential Learning Outcomes

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Post Graduation Plans – Essential Learning Outcomes

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SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 9/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 2,557 to 2,609 responses, depending on question.

Post Graduation Plans – All Graduates (2012-13)“How able were/are you to …”

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 10/12Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 2,828 to 2,886 responses, depending on question.

Post Graduation Plans – ALL GRADUATES (2011-12)“How able were/are you to …”

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Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5When Entering At Graduation

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 2,077 to 2,115 responses, depending on question.

Post Graduation Plans – All Graduates (2010-11)“How able were/are you to …”

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SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 9/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 2,557 to 2,609 responses, depending on question.

Post Graduation Plans – All Graduates (2012-13)“How able were/are you to …”

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Post Graduation Plans – Biological Sciences Division 12-13“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 685 to 698 responses, depending on question.

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Post Graduation Plans – Arts and Humanities Division 12-13“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 618 to 636 responses, depending on question.

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Post Graduation Plans – Physical Sciences Division 2012-13“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 562 to 575 responses, depending on question.

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Post Graduation Plans – Social Studies Division 12-13“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 1508 to 1531 responses, depending on question.

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Integrative Learning

Personal and Social Responsibility

Intellectual and Practical Skills

Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World

1 2 3 4 5

4.27

4.10

4.29

3.82

3.23

3.25

3.39

3.14

Entering At Graduation

Post Graduation Plans – ALL GRADUATES“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 9/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 2,557 to 2,609 responses, depending on question.

Knowledge of Human Culturesand the Physical and Natural World• Through study in the sciencesand mathematics, social sciences,humanities, histories, languages,and the artsFocused by engagement with bigquestions, both contemporaryand enduring

Intellectual and Practical Skills•Inquiry and analysis• Critical and creative thinking• Written and oral communication• Quantitative literacy• Information, media,and technology literacy•Teamwork and problem solvingPracticed extensively across thecurriculum in the context ofprogressively more challengingproblems, projects, and standardsfor performance

Personal and Social Responsibility• Civic knowledge and engagement—local and global• Intercultural knowledge andcompetence• Ethical reasoning and action• Foundations and skills for lifelonglearningAnchored through active involvementwith diverse communities and real world challenges

Integrative Learning• Synthesis and advancedaccomplishment across generaland specialized studiesDemonstrated through theapplication of knowledge, skills,and responsibilities to new settingsand complex problems

The self-assessment questions asked map to our essential learning outcomes

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Majors with at least 50 responses to question about plans after graduation

• Biochemistry• Biology• Business: Accounting• Business: Finance, Investment, and

Banking• Business: Management and Human

Resources• Business: Marketing• Business: Risk Management and

Insurance• Civil Engineering• Communication Arts• Computer Sciences• Economics• Elementary Education

• English• History• International Studies• Journalism• Legal Studies• Mathematics• Mechanical Engineering• Nursing• Political Science• Psychology• Sociology• Spanish• Zoology

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 9/13

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12%

42%

7%

40%

Post Graduation Plans – Political Science Majors Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 168 responses (39% response rate)

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

Based on 142 responses (33% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated) Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

Do you have a valid passport?

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 91 responses (93% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

19%

4%

77%

37%

24%

38%

6%

30%

10%

54%

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 226 responses (42% response rate)

Based on 202 responses (37% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – Biology MajorsFall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 89 responses (88% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

13%

6%

81%

30%

20%

49%

13%

33%

8%

46%

6%

52%

6%

37%

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 82 responses (35% response rate)

Based on 77 responses (33% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – English MajorsFall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

SL, Academic Planning and Institutional Research, 11/13 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 55 responses (87% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

22%

0%

78%

33%

11%

56%

18%

42%

7%

33%

12%

13%

13%

61%

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Other includes: graduate school part-time, additional coursework, military service, volunteering, and unspecified activities. Based on 86 responses (56% response rate)

Based on 83 responses (54% response rate)

Work Full-Time

Work Part-Time

Graduate School Full-Time

Other

Have accepted a position

Considering one or more

offers

Currently searching for

a position

Will begin searching for a

position after graduation

Do you plan to work in Wisconsin after graduation?

Yes

Undecided

No

“Do you have a valid passport?”

Yes, from the United States

Yes, from another country

No

Post Graduation Plans – Mechanical Engineering MajorsFall 2012 and Spring 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

If employment selected, which best describes your plans at this time?

What is most likely to be your principal activity/activities after graduation?

(Unduplicated)

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 8/11 Source: Post Graduation Plans Questionnaire Responses)Based on 72 responses (95% response rate among those with work as their primary activity)

17%

0%

83%

42%

17%

42%

4%

13%

6%

78%

2%

8%

1%

88%

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Post Graduation Plans – Political Science Majors“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 11/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 137 to 142 responses, depending on question.

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

1

2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

Post Graduation Plans – Biology Majors“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 11/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 198 to 202 responses, depending on question.

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Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

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When Entering At Graduation

Post Graduation Plans – English Majors“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 11/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 74 to 78 responses, depending on question.

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Post Graduation Plans – Mechanical Engineering Majors“How able were/are you to …”

SL, Academic Planning and Analysis, 11/13Scale: 1 –Not at all, 2 –A little, 3 –Somewhat, 4 –Very, 5 –ExtremelyResponses sorted clockwise from the question with the highest response score at graduation for all UW-Madison students. Based on 81 to 83 responses, depending on question.

Learn on your ownApply skills and knowledge of your chosen major(s)

Find, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts, and ideas

Develop a personal code of ethics and values

Empathize w/ind. differences based on culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation

Write Effectively

Apply knowledge and skills in real world settings

Use computers and electronic technologyUnderstand that science is relevant to everyday life

Lead others effectively

Work collaboratively in groups

Speak Effectively

Understand culture and society within the United States

Contribute to the welfare of others

Understand cultures and societies outside of the United States

Appreciate the arts such as literature, music, and fine arts

Communicate in a language other than English

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2

3

4

5

When Entering At Graduation

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Post Graduation Plans – Accessing the Data

• Data is available at http://apa.wisc.edu/degrees_alumni.html

• Data warehouse users can request access to the data view or basic queries are available in the Query Library.

• For additional information, contact Sara Lazenby in Academic Planning and Analysis at [email protected]