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Results for: 2009 Alumni Survey
1) What year did you graduate from Tiffin University or Tiffin Business University?
Percentage Responses 2009 3.8 11 2008 13.2 38 2007 8.0 23 2006 2.4 7 2005 4.5 13 2004 4.9 14 2003 4.9 14 2002 4.5 13 2001 5.2 15 2000 2.8 8 1999 4.5 13 1998 2.4 7 1997 2.4 7 1996 1.7 5 1995 2.4 7 1994 1.0 3 1993 1.4 4 1992 2.4 7 1991 2.4 7 1990 1.4 4 1989 0.7 2 1988 0.3 1 1987 0.7 2 1986 0.0 0 1985 0.3 1 1984 1.4 4 1983 0.7 2 1982 2.1 6 1981 1.0 3 1980 0.7 2 1979 0.0 0 1978 0.7 2 1977 1.7 5 1976 0.3 1 1975 0.3 1 1974 0.3 1 1973 1.0 3 1972 1.0 3 1971 1.0 3 1970 0.0 0 1969 1.0 3 1968 1.7 5 1967 0.3 1 1966 0.0 0
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1965 0.3 1 1964 0.7 2 1963 0.3 1 1962 0.3 1 1961 0.3 1 1960 0.7 2 1959 1.4 4 1958 0.0 0 1957 0.3 1 1956 0.0 0 1955 0.0 0 1954 0.0 0 1953 0.0 0 1952 0.0 0 1951 0.3 1 1950 0.7 2 1949 0.3 1 1948 0.0 0 1947 0.0 0 1946 0.0 0 1945 0.0 0 1944 0.0 0 1943 0.0 0 1942 0.0 0 1941 0.0 0 1940 0.0 0 1939 0.0 0 1938 0.0 0 1937 0.0 0 1936 0.0 0 1935 0.0 0 1934 0.0 0 1933 0.0 0 1932 0.0 0 1931 0.0 0 1930 0.0 0 Total responses: 288
2) What degree did you receive from Tiffin University?
Percentage Responses Certificate 0.9 3 Associate of Arts 1.6 5 Associate of Criminal Justice 0.6 2 Associate of Business Technologies 5.3 17 Bachelor of Arts 2.8 9 Bachelor of Business Administration 42.2 136 Bachelor of Criminal Justice 11.8 38 Master of Humanities 0.0 0
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Master of Education 0.0 0 Master of Criminal Justice 9.9 32 Master of Business Administration 15.2 49 Other 9.6 31
3) What was your field of study at Tiffin University? (Please check all that apply)
Percentage Responses Arts Administration 0.3 1 Communications 1.3 5 English 1.5 6 English Education 0.0 0 General Science 0.0 0 General Studies 1.0 4 Government and National Security 1.0 4 History 0.0 0 History Education 0.0 0 Psychology 0.8 3 Accounting 15.5 60 Computer and Information Technology 3.9 15 Finance 3.4 13 Management 15.5 60 Marketing 5.7 22 Organizational Management 3.6 14 Sports and Recreational Management 3.6 14 Hospitality Management 1.5 6 Corrections 0.8 3 Forensic Psychology 5.7 22 Forensic Science 0.5 2 Homeland Security and Terrorism 2.1 8 Justice Administration 5.2 20 Law Enforcement 3.9 15 Business 17.3 67 Other 6.2 24
4) Describe your enrollment status while at Tiffin University
Percentage Responses Full Time 79.0 230 Part Time 12.0 35 Combination of Full and Part Time 8.9 26 Total responses: 291
5) Were you enrolled in Tiffin University's Degree Completion (Fast Track) Program?
Percentage Responses
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Yes 17.9 52 No 82.1 238 Total responses: 290
6) Whether or not you graduated, where were you enrolled on your last date of attendance at TU?
Percentage Responses Tiffin Campus 72.3 211 On-Line 11.0 32 Degree Completion Location 14.4 42 Outside the United States 2.4 7 Total responses: 292
7) Where you a transfer student to Tiffin University?
Percentage Responses Yes 26.1 76 No 73.9 215 Total responses: 291
8) When you enrolled at Tiffin University, what was your state of residence or national country?
Percentage Responses Alabama 0.0 0 Alaska 0.3 1 American Samoa 0.0 0 Arizona 0.0 0 Arkansas 0.0 0 California 0.3 1 Colorado 0.0 0 Connecticut 0.0 0 Delaware 0.0 0 District of Columbia 0.0 0 Florida 0.0 0 Georgia 0.3 1 Guam 0.0 0 Hawaii 0.3 1 Idaho 0.3 1 Illinois 0.0 0 Indiana 0.3 1 Iowa 0.0 0 Kansas 0.0 0 Kentucky 0.0 0 Louisiana 0.0 0 Maine 0.0 0 Maryland 0.0 0 Massachusetts 0.0 0 Michigan 0.7 2 Minnesota 0.0 0 Mississippi 0.0 0
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Missouri 0.0 0 Montana 0.0 0 Nebraska 0.0 0 Nevada 0.0 0 New Hampshire 0.0 0 New Jersey 1.0 3 New Mexico 0.0 0 New York 0.3 1 North Carolina 0.0 0 North Dakota 0.0 0 Northern Marianas Islands 0.0 0 Ohio 84.9 247 Oklahoma 0.3 1 Oregon 0.0 0 Pennsylvania 0.3 1 Puerto Rico 0.0 0 Rhode Island 0.0 0 South Carolina 0.3 1 South Dakota 0.0 0 Tennessee 0.3 1 Texas 0.3 1 Utah 0.0 0 Vermont 0.0 0 Virginia 0.3 1 Virgin Islands 0.0 0 Washington 0.0 0 West Virginia 0.0 0 Wisconsin 0.0 0 Wyoming 0.0 0 Canada 0.7 2 England 0.0 0 China 0.0 0 Taiwan 0.0 0 France 0.0 0 Nepal 0.0 0 Columbia 0.0 0 Romania 1.7 5 Poland 0.0 0 Brazil 0.0 0 Other 6.5 19 Total responses: 291
9) How was the majority of your coursework at TU handled?
Percentage Responses Main Campus in Tiffin, Ohio 74.1 215 Degree Completion Locations 15.9 46 On line 8.6 25 Overseas 1.4 4 Total responses: 290
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10) What was your overall grade point average (GPA) at Tiffin University?
Percentage Responses 3.50-4.00 51.2 149 3.00-3.49 32.0 93 2.50-2.99 14.8 43 2.00-2.49 1.7 5 1.50-1.99 0.3 1 Total responses: 291
11) How would you rate the quality of the education you received at TU?
1 4 5 2 3 Average Extremely Somewhat Not Responses Valuable Adequate Score Valuable Valuable Valuable 105 137 43 2 1.84 / 5 4 (1.37%) 291 (36.08%) (47.08%) (14.78%) (0.69%) (36.80%) 1.84 / 5
(36.80%)
12) Which of the following describes your current career situation?
Percentage Responses Full time employed 77.3 221 Part time employed 4.5 13 Self employed 4.5 13 Military in the USA 1.0 3 Military abroad 0.0 0 Caring for home and family 0.7 2 Graduate school 3.1 9 Unemployed 8.7 25 Total responses: 286
13) Where and what program are you currently enrolled in graduate school?
(The last five responses are given)
- Not applicable - I have been retired since Nov-01-1998. - Alliant International University-Fresno, CA, Center for Forensic Studies, Ph.D. Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Policy, and Justice Track - Cleveland State University - Tiffin University MBA - tiffin university MBA criminal behavior
14) Where you awarded one of the following types of assistantships at graduate school?
Percentage Responses Teaching 14.3 2 Research 0.0 0 Athletic 14.3 2 Post-Doctorate 0.0 0
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No award 71.4 10 Total responses: 14
15) How long did it take you to find your first job after graduation from Tiffin University?
Percentage Responses Already employed 45.1 106 Offered a job upon graduation 14.0 33 Found a job within one month of graduation 13.6 32 Found a job within six months of graduation 17.9 42 Took more than six months to find a job 5.5 13 Still looking for a position 3.8 9 Total responses: 235
16) Was your first position right after graduation from TU in your chosen field?
Percentage Responses Yes 66.1 154 No 33.9 79 Total responses: 233
17) What category best describes your current employment position?
Percentage Responses Professional (e.g. lawyer, physician) 11.1 26 Executive (e.g. president, vice-president) 10.7 25 Law Enforcement Agent (e.g. police officer, 9.4 22 FBI agent) Manager (e.g. supervisor, middle manager) 33.3 78 Laborer (e.g. skill trades) 2.6 6 Teacher (e.g. elementary, high-school, 3.0 7 post-secondary) Other 29.9 70 Total responses: 234
18) How did you locate your current position?
Percentage Responses TU Career Development Office 1.7 4 Other Career Development Office 0.9 2 Friend or Relative 15.7 36 Advertisements 14.8 34 Personal search 38.4 88 Employment agency 2.6 6 State or federal agency 3.1 7 Employed while attending TU 22.7 52 Total responses: 229
19) Have you received a promotion from your employer based on your college degree?
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Percentage Responses Yes 36.1 84 No 63.9 149 Total responses: 233
20) Has your degree from TU led to a salary increase?
Percentage Responses Yes 41.1 95 No 58.9 136 Total responses: 231
21) If you relocated after graduation, how far did you move away from your home? (Please check all that apply)
Percentage Responses Less than 30 miles from home 13.8 31 More than 30 miles from home 15.2 34 Still in Ohio 43.3 97 Outside Ohio 17.9 40 Outside the country 2.7 6 Other 7.1 16
22) Please estimate your current salary (THIS INFORMATION IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND IS ONLY USED TO COMPILE COMPARISON STATISTICS)
Percentage Responses $0-$19,999 5.3 12 $20,000-$35,000 20.3 46 $35,001-$50,000 22.0 50 $50,001-$75,000 29.5 67 $75,001-$100,000 13.7 31 Greater than $100,000 9.3 21 Total responses: 227
23) Even though we all wish to make more money, are you satisfied with your current income?
1 5 2 3 4 Average Very Very Responses Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Score satisfied dissatisfied 31 107 55 2.51 / 5 26 (11.16%) 14 (6.01%) 233 (13.30%) (45.92%) (23.61%) (50.20%) 2.51 / 5
(50.20%)
24) How well did your experience at TU prepare you for the workforce?
1 5 2 3 4 Average Exceptionally Not at Responses Well Adequately Poorly Score well all 121 52 6 5 2.13 / 5 48 (20.69%) 232 (52.16%) (22.41%) (2.59%) (2.16%) (42.60%) 2.13 / 5
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25) What part of your TU education best prepared you for your current position? (PLEASE CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
Percentage Responses General Education 25.5 86 Major 44.5 150 Minor 4.2 14 Electives 6.2 21 Co-Curricular 3.3 11 Athletics 11.0 37 Other 5.3 18
26) What changes would you recommend to the curriculum to better prepare students for your profession?
Percentage Responses More general education classes 5.5 18 Additional major classes 18.5 61 More opportunities for internships 33.4 110 Adding a co-op program 19.8 65 More independent research 5.8 19 Additional final projects 6.1 20 Other 10.9 36
27) Does your current employer provide tuition assistance for continuing education?
Percentage Responses Yes 57.6 132 No 42.4 97 Total responses: 229
28) If your employer provides financial assistance for continuing education, can you share with us the approximate amount that is covered?
Percentage Responses $0-$1,000 25.9 37 $1,001-$2,500 18.9 27 $2,501-$5,000 21.0 30 More than $5,000 34.3 49 Total responses: 143
29) Why did you select your current occupation? (even if it was not your major at TU)
Percentage Responses I preferred to work in another career field 9.3 18 I was not willing to relocate 5.7 11 I found a better paying job in another field 7.2 14
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Lack of job opportunities in my field 10.3 20 Worked previously in my field but now 5.2 10 changed Personal family illness or injury prevent 0.0 0 employment Not sufficiently qualified for job in my field 3.6 7 Changed career plans 14.4 28 Other 44.3 86 Total responses: 194
30) Please note your level of satisfaction with Tiffin University's Curriculum and Instruction
1 5 2 3 4 Average Very Very Responses Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Score Satisfied Dissatisfied 66 158 23 1.92 / 5 Quality of academic programs 8 (3.11%) 2 (0.78%) 257 (25.68%) (61.48%) (8.95%) (38.40%) 52 131 57 2.15 / 5 Variety of courses 12 (4.71%) 3 (1.18%) 255 (20.39%) (51.37%) (22.35%) (43.00%) 57 122 65 2.13 / 5 Preparation for further study 6 (2.36%) 4 (1.57%) 254 (22.44%) (48.03%) (25.59%) (42.60%) 60 121 63 2.11 / 5 Intellectual atmosphere 7 (2.75%) 4 (1.57%) 255 (23.53%) (47.45%) (24.71%) (42.20%) 157 83 16 1.46 / 5 Class size 1 (0.39%) 0 (0.00%) 257 (61.09%) (32.30%) (6.23%) (29.20%) 89 135 19 1.84 / 5 Quality of program within major 10 (3.91%) 3 (1.17%) 256 (34.77%) (52.73%) (7.42%) (36.80%) 88 125 38 1.87 / 5 Quality of faculty 5 (1.94%) 2 (0.78%) 258 (34.11%) (48.45%) (14.73%) (37.40%) 97 119 32 1.81 / 5 Faculty availability 7 (2.73%) 1 (0.39%) 256 (37.89%) (46.48%) (12.50%) (36.20%) 76 116 47 2.04 / 5 Course availability 15 (5.84%) 3 (1.17%) 257 (29.57%) (45.14%) (18.29%) (40.80%) 64 146 40 1.97 / 5 Value of general education 4 (1.56%) 3 (1.17%) 257 (24.90%) (56.81%) (15.56%) (39.40%) 1.93 / 5
(38.59%)
31) Please note your level of satisfaction with Tiffin University's Services and Environment
1 5 2 3 4 Average Very Very Responses Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Score Satisfied Dissatisfied 57 107 78 2.15 / 5 Academic assistance outside of class 5 (2.01%) 2 (0.80%) 249 (22.89%) (42.97%) (31.33%) (43.00%) 46 122 68 2.18 / 5 Library services 11 (4.45%) 0 (0.00%) 247 (18.62%) (49.39%) (27.53%) (43.60%) 61 131 56 2.01 / 5 Admissions services 1 (0.40%) 2 (0.80%) 251 (24.30%) (52.19%) (22.31%) (40.20%) 63 133 48 2.00 / 5 Registration procedures 5 (1.99%) 2 (0.80%) 251 (25.10%) (52.99%) (19.12%) (40.00%) 50 102 76 2.30 / 5 Academic advising 15 (6.02%) 6 (2.41%) 249 (20.08%) (40.96%) (30.52%) (46.00%) 32 74 103 2.40 / 5 On line services 5 (2.31%) 2 (0.93%) 216 (14.81%) (34.26%) (47.69%) (48.00%) 32 61 122 2.43 / 5 Distance education 1 (0.46%) 0 (0.00%) 216 (14.81%) (28.24%) (56.48%) (48.60%) 22 62 125 2.60 / 5 Cultural and artistic activities 13 (5.80%) 2 (0.89%) 224 (9.82%) (27.68%) (55.80%) (52.00%) 17 36 132 2.82 / 5 Health services 17 (8.10%) 8 (3.81%) 210
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(8.10%) (17.14%) (62.86%) (56.40%) 21 69 107 2.73 / 5 Career Development services 21 (9.05%) 14 (6.03%) 232 (9.05%) (29.74%) (46.12%) (54.60%) 43 92 86 2.30 / 5 Campus safety 11 (4.70%) 2 (0.85%) 234 (18.38%) (39.32%) (36.75%) (46.00%) 62 109 66 2.11 / 5 Condition of buildings and grounds 7 (2.83%) 3 (1.21%) 247 (25.10%) (44.13%) (26.72%) (42.20%) 2.32 / 5
(46.45%)
32) Please note your level of satisfaction with Tiffin University's Student Financial Resources
1 5 2 3 4 Average Very Vey Responses Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Score Satisfied Dissatisfied 44 93 81 2.33 / 5 Adequacy of Financial Aid 13 (5.51%) 5 (2.12%) 236 (18.64%) (39.41%) (34.32%) (46.60%) 36 84 89 2.47 / 5 Financial aid counseling 15 (6.44%) 9 (3.86%) 233 (15.45%) (36.05%) (38.20%) (49.40%) 36 96 95 2.36 / 5 Billing services 8 (3.35%) 4 (1.67%) 239 (15.06%) (40.17%) (39.75%) (47.20%) 29 65 95 2.77 / 5 Level of debt 18 (7.73%) 26 (11.16%) 233 (12.45%) (27.90%) (40.77%) (55.40%) 23 55 107 2.79 / 5 Special scholarship possibilities 23 (10.27%) 16 (7.14%) 224 (10.27%) (24.55%) (47.77%) (55.80%) 25 56 111 2.73 / 5 Additional awards 18 (8.04%) 14 (6.25%) 224 (11.16%) (25.00%) (49.55%) (54.60%) 2.57 / 5
(51.42%)
33) Why did you enroll at Tiffin University? (Please select all that apply)
Percentage Responses Financially appealing 13.8 55 Close to home 35.5 142 Cutting edge majors 7.3 29 Degree completion (Fast Track) program 9.8 39 On line education 6.0 24 Athletic opportunities 17.0 68 Cultural opportunities 0.5 2 Other 10.3 41
34) What was your favorite part about attending Tiffin University? (Please select all that apply)
Percentage Responses Friends you made 26.8 156 Professors 18.7 109 Quality of education 20.8 121 Campus environment 12.0 70 Athletics 10.1 59 Cultural experiences 4.3 25 On line teaching 3.4 20 Other 3.9 23
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35) What was the most disappointing aspect about Tiffin University?
Percentage Responses Size of the university 12.2 24 Not enough majors offered 28.1 55 Not enough cultural activities 16.3 32 Campus problems 9.2 18 Facilities 21.4 42 Dorm experiences 12.8 25
36) Overall, would you recommend Tiffin to a friend or family member?
2 3 4 1 5 Yes, with Have No, Average Yes, with no No, under no Responses some no probably Score reservations circumstances reservations opinion not 147 17 8 1.59 / 5 84 (32.43%) 3 (1.16%) 259 (56.76%) (6.56%) (3.09%) (31.80%) 1.59 / 5
(31.80%)
37) What state or country do you currently reside in?
Percentage Responses Alabama 0.4 1 Alaska 0.4 1 American Samoa 0.0 0 Arizona 0.4 1 Arkansas 0.0 0 California 1.5 4 Colorado 0.4 1 Connecticut 0.4 1 Delaware 0.0 0 District of Columbia 0.0 0 Florida 1.9 5 Georgia 1.9 5 Guam 0.0 0 Hawaii 0.0 0 Idaho 0.4 1 Illinois 0.8 2 Indiana 1.9 5 Iowa 0.0 0 Kansas 0.0 0 Kentucky 0.0 0 Louisiana 0.0 0 Maine 0.0 0 Maryland 0.0 0 Massachusetts 0.4 1 Michigan 2.3 6 Minnesota 0.4 1
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Mississippi 0.0 0 Missouri 0.0 0 Montana 0.4 1 Nebraska 0.0 0 Nevada 0.0 0 New Hampshire 0.0 0 New Jersey 0.0 0 New Mexico 0.8 2 New York 0.4 1 North Carolina 1.2 3 North Dakota 0.0 0 Northern Marianas Islands 0.0 0 Ohio 71.4 185 Oklahoma 0.0 0 Oregon 0.0 0 Pennsylvania 1.5 4 Puerto Rico 0.0 0 Rhode Island 0.0 0 South Carolina 0.8 2 South Dakota 0.0 0 Tennessee 0.0 0 Texas 1.2 3 Utah 0.0 0 Vermont 0.4 1 Virginia 1.2 3 Virgin Islands 0.0 0 Washington 0.4 1 West Virginia 0.0 0 Wisconsin 0.0 0 Wyoming 0.0 0 Canada 0.8 2 England 0.0 0 China 0.0 0 Taiwan 0.0 0 Romania 2.3 6 France 0.0 0 Nepal 0.0 0 Columbia 0.0 0 Brazil 0.0 0 Other 3.9 10 Total responses: 259
38) Please rate your overall satisfaction with alumni events
1 5 2 3 4 Average Very Very Responses Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Score Satisfied Dissatisfied 27 65 136 2.57 / 5 6 (2.51%) 5 (2.09%) 239 (11.30%) (27.20%) (56.90%) (51.40%) 2.57 / 5
(51.40%)
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39) As a member of the alumni association, would you be willing to volunteer for any of these specific events?
Percentage Responses Mentoring to new students 23.3 41 Homecoming weekend 15.9 28 International Dinner 7.4 13 Volunteer to speak on campus 22.7 40 Volunteer at athletic events 13.1 23 Other 17.6 31
40) Please check the following events that you have participated in as alumni
Percentage Responses Funday activities (Cedar Point, Casino Trip, 10.3 17 Zoo Day, etc) Athletic Themed Events (Cleveland Cavs 21.2 35 Day, Major and Minor league baseball, etc) Cruise and Travel programs 0.6 1 Homecoming or other on-campus activities 37.6 62 Regional receptions and events 7.3 12 Other 23.0 38
41) If you are interested in pursuing an advanced degree, may we send you some information on our graduate programs?
Percentage Responses Yes 22.6 52 No 77.4 178 Total responses: 230
42) What is your current age?
Percentage Responses Under 25 6.6 17 25-30 19.8 51 31-40 29.1 75 41-50 18.6 48 51-60 15.5 40 Over 60 10.5 27 Total responses: 258
43) What is your ethnicity?
Percentage Responses African American 6.6 17 Asian 0.0 0 Caucasian (white) 90.3 232 Hispanic 1.2 3 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0
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Alaskan or American Indian 0.4 1 Other 1.6 4 Total responses: 257
44) What is your gender?
Percentage Responses Male 51.2 131 Female 48.8 125 Total responses: 256
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