Exit Survey of Graduates Ohio Valley University
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Exit Survey of Graduates
Name: ______Degree you are receiving: ______Date: ______
- Major(s) or field(s) of study at OVU: ______
- How many academic years were you enrolled at OVU? (Check box that best describes your enrollment):
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2 or fewer years
More than 2 years
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- Please provide your permanent address, phone, and email address:
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_Phone:______
_Email:______
- Please also provide an alternative address, phone, number, and email address—one that OVU could try if the above address ceases to be valid:
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_Phone:______
_Email:______
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- For each degree/certificate/diploma listed below, indicate whether you did (or are currently doing) so at OVU,or another institution. Please also indicate if this degree is earned or in progress (Check as many boxes as apply).
At OVUAt another InstitutionEarnedIn Progress
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
- Please indicate the following regarding your plans for the next twelve months; check as many boxes as apply.
I am receiving my associate degree from OVU, and I am planning now to complete my bachelor’s degree.
If you checked this box, please also indicate the following:
I will continue at OVU for my bachelor’s degree.
I will transfer to another college or university to complete my bachelor’s degree. If so, please indicate the name of the other institution and your planned major: ______
Although I am participating in this graduation ceremony, I still need to take courses to complete my degree.
If you checked this box, please also indicate the following:
I will continue taking courses at OVU.
I will be taking courses at another college or university, but will transfer them back to OVU to complete my degree.
When do you plan to complete all requirements for your degree? ______
I am planning to begin a graduate program.
If you checked this box, please indicate which of the following best describes your plans:
I have not yet begun applying to graduate programs.
I have applied to one or more graduate programs, and I am waiting to find out whether I’ve been admitted.
I have been admitted to one or more graduate programs, but I have not yet committed to attending a specific program.
I have committed to beginning a specific graduate program. Please indicate the college/university and program:
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Other (please explain): ______
For the last six months (or longer), I have been employed in a field related to my major or field of study, and I plan to continue in this position.
I plan to seek (or have received within the last six months) employment directly related to my major or field of study. Please indicate which of the following best describes your situation:
I have not started or I am in the beginning stages of a job search.
I am currently actively looking for a position, but have not yet accepted a job.
I have accepted a position. Please indicate the employer and job: ______
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Other (please explain): ______
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I am currently seeking employment (or have recently been hired), but in a field that is not directly related to my major or field of study. Please explain: ______
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I am not planning to be employed or to attend graduate school within the next 12 months. Please explain: ______
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- Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following experiences at OVU
Services & environment / Very
dissatisfied / Dissatisfied / Neutral / Satisfied / Very satisfied / Not
applicable
Quality of academic programs / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Fostered appreciation of learning / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Academic help outside of class / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Quality of mentoring / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Faculty availability / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Class size / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Variety of courses / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Course availability / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Value of general education curriculum / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Overall quality of instruction / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Registration procedures / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Academic advising / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Academic catalog / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Classroom environment / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Library services & material / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Technology / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Bookstore services / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Health services / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Dorms / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Student life office / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Career planning & placement / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Financial aid counseling / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Chapel experience / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Utility of university’s website / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Cultural/artistic activities / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Campus safety & security / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Values student input / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Concern for me as an individual / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Transfer of academic credit into OVU / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Buildings & grounds condition / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Courtesy of office staff / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Major / Very
Dissatisfied / Dissatisfied / Neutral / Satisfied / Very Satisfied / Not
Applicable
Skills/knowledge in field / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
My understanding of ethical issues / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Use of professional literature / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Self-confidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Overall quality of program / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Personal/professional
growth / Very
Dissatisfied / Dissatisfied / Neutral / Satisfied / Very Satisfied / Not
Applicable
Effective interaction with others / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Leadership / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Mentoring skills / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Preparation for further studies / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Decision-making skills / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Global connection / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Habits of lifelong learning / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Service learning/activities / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Personal growth / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Spiritual growth / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Communication: written, oral, electronic / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Overall Value of Degree / Very
Dissatisfied / Dissatisfied / Neutral / Satisfied / Very Satisfied / Not
Applicable
Personally / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Professionally / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Value of financial investment / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
OVU in general / Very
Dissatisfied / Dissatisfied / Neutral / Satisfied / Very Satisfied / Not
Applicable
Fulfillment of its mission / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
Overall rating of OVU / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
- OVU sponsored activities/programs in which you participated (Check all the apply):
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Honors program
Study abroad program (international studies)
Best semester program
OVU research day
Career center
Career fair
Tutoring center
Mission trips
World mission workshop
OVU lectureships or Inman forums
Community service projects
Devotionals (outside of chapel)
Performing groups/ensembles
Theater/Expressions
Newspaper
Professional clubs/societies
Student government association
Social clubs
Intercollegiate athletic team
Any Stepping Stones activity
Assisting the admissions department
Blood drives (volunteer or donation)
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- OVU seeks to prepare its students for success in their careers and/or graduate studies. How satisfied are you with the preparation you receivedat OVU? (Check box that best describes your satisfaction)
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Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not applicable
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- If you could choose today where to attend college, would you attend OVU? (Check box that best describes your current opinion)
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Definitely no
Probably no
Uncertain
Probably yes
Definitely yes
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