Masters

Graduation Exit Survey Fall 2012

(n=185) Response Rate 68% 1. Please select the level of your degree then your major.

Answer Total Responses Masters ~ Business Administration 24 Masters ~ Civil Engineering 3 Masters ~ Clinical Psychology 1 Masters ~ Communication 1 Masters ~ Computer Science 2 Masters ~ Educational Leadership 32 Masters ~ Electrical Engineering 2 Masters ~ English 4 Masters ~ Health and Kinesiology 4 Masters ~ History 2 Masters ~ Human Resource Development 8 Masters ~ Industrial Management 6 Masters ~ Kinesiology 3 Masters ~ Mechanical Engineering 1 Masters ~ Nursing 4 Masters ~ Public Administration 15 Masters ~ Reading 1 Masters ~ School Counseling 5 Masters ~ Special Education 8 Total 126

2. Please indicate the term you will be graduating.

Answer Response %

Fall 2012 124 98%

Spring 2013 1 1%

Summer 2013 1 1% Total 126 100%

3. Which campus do you consider to be your home campus?

Answer Response %

Tyler 124 98%

Longview 2 2%

Palestine 0 0% Total 126 100%

4. Were 50% or more of your courses in the program?

Answer Response % Hybrid (Online +

Traditional Class 32 25% Setting)

Online 58 46% Traditional Class

36 29% Setting Total 126 100%

5. What will your primary activity be after graduation? (Select all that apply)

Answer Response % Employment, full-

112 89% time Employment, part-

10 8% time

Military 0 0% Volunteer Service

1 1% (e.g. Peace Corps) Other (Please

11 9% specify)

Other (Please specify) Principal Phd Finish teaching Reviewing available jobs in the area homeschooling another professional school School grad school Business PhD Student

6. If you will be employed after graduation, please provide information about your employer.

Job Title Employer Employer Address Assistant principal or principal Staff Accountant Sales Instructional Coach- Science Master Instructor Mechanical Design Engineer 10377 Stella Link Rd, , Project Coordinator A&S Engineers TX 77025 Abeldt Enterprises, Inc. dba 314 West Rusk Street Tyler, TX Operations Manager Brickstreet Pharmacy 75701 Health, Safety, and Environment Baker Hughes Houston, TX Professional Personal Banker Bank of America 3301 Golden Rd. Tyler TX 75701 3500 Gaston Ave, TX Vice President Baylor Health Care System 75246 BRENHAM State Supported Nursing Operations Officer Hwy 36 S Brenham, TX 77833 Living Center Bruscan Educational Information 3317 Finley Road, suite 214, CEO/Executive Director Services Irving, 75062 Civil Engineer/EIT Structural CB&I Tyler, Texas Designer Senior Accountant CBRE 2100 Ross, Dallas, Texas 75201 Chapel Hill ISD, Kissam 12800 State Hwy 64 East, Tyler, Dyslexia Coach Intermediate School TX 75707 Clinical Education Nurse CHRISTUS st. Michael Texarkana, TX Senior Planner City of Tyler 423 W Ferguson Tyler tx Human Resources/Labor- Customs and Border Protection Employee Relations Patient Relations DaVita educational diagnostician east texas unsure Project Coordinator East Texas Medical Center Tyler, Texas Business Process, Risk & Controls 2705 West Lake Dr. Taylor TX ERCOT Analyst 76574 13555 N. Stemmons Freeway Sales Operation Analyst Essilor of America Dallas, TX 75234 Youth minister First. Christian Church Palestine Teacher FISD Frisco, TX MFG ENGINEER FMXI Athens Texas 1625 US HWY 271 N. Gilmer, TX School Counselor Gilmer Elementary School 75644 teacher Gladewater ISD 314 E. Saunders, Director of Patient Access Good Shepherd Medical Center 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Director of Evaluation Harmony Public Schools Houston, TX 77099 1421 Wells Branch Pkwy, Ste Teacher Harmony Public Schools 200, Pflugerville TX 8100 S. Hulen Fort Worth TX Administrator Harmony School of Innovation 76123 11800 Stonehollow Dr., Austin Principal Harmony School of Science TX 78758 Harmony Science Academy- 2755 N. Grandview Ave. Odessa Assistant Principal Odessa TX 79762 200 N. High St. Henderson, TX Special Education Teacher Henderson ISD 75652 2601 W Airport Frwy, Irving, Graduation Coach Irving ISD Texas 75062 Document Administrator J-W Power Company Longview, TX 1501 Colony Circle Longview, Accountant Karen A Jacks & Associates Texas 75604 human resources support Kilgore College Longview TX Escrow Assistant Landmark Title 4595 Kinsey Dr, Tyler, TX 75703 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR Faculty Linn-Benton Community College 97355 School Psychologist Looking Looking 450 Country Club, Lucas TX, teacher Lovejoy ISD 75002 Math Teacher Lubbck ISD Maintenance Superintendent Luminant Mining Commercial Property Manager Martin Heines 116 W. Erwin Tyler, TX 75702 (R.E.) Instructional Specialist McKinney ISD McKinney, TX Marketing Manager Methode 1111 Digital Drive, Suite 150; Richardson, TX 75081 Methodist Mansfield Medical 2700 E. Borad St. Mansfield, TX, RN Center 76063 Nurse manager Methodist willowbrook hospital Tomball parkway, houston texas Research Assistant Michigan State University East Lansing, Mi Teacher / coach Mount Vernon isd Hwy 37, mt Vernon tx 75457 PO Box 5878 Longview, TX School Counselor Pine Tree High School 75608 School Administrator Public School District n/a Pre-Ap Geometry Richardson Independent School Teacher/Assistant Basketball District Coach Director of Assessment and Data 810 Old Greenville Rd, Royse Royse City ISD Integrity City, TX 75189 Cell Phone Salesman Sam's Club HSE Analyst seeking employment Socorro Independent School Teacher 12440 Rojas District 1600 university dr bolivar mo athletic trainer southwest baptist university 65613 1820 SSW Loop 323 Tyler TX HR Coordinator - HR Generalist Suddenlink 75701 600 Crystal Farms Rd. Tatum, Spanish Teacher Tatum ISD Texas 75691 Environmental Investigator TCEQ Tyler, TX Lead Teacher The Joshua School for Autism Boulder, Colorado 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX Assistant Director of Admissions The University of Texas at Tyler 75799 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, Registrar The University of Texas at Tyler Texas 75799 Financial Representative Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 5405 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75707 teacher tisd 800 East Dawson St. Tyler Texas Director TMFHS 75701 Teacher Tool Elementary- Malakoff ISD Physician Trinity Clinic 520 Beckham Tyler, TX Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals 800 East Dawson, Tyler, TX Director of Finance and Clinics 75701 Department Chair / Assoc. Prof TSTC Waco 3801 Campus Dr. Waco TX 76705 TX Tech University Health 5001 El Paso Dr., El Paso, TX Assessment Coordinator Sciences Center 79905 Tyler Independent School 1319 Sunnybrook Dr. Tyler, Tx Substitute Teacher District 75701 Teacher/ Coach Tyler ISD 1619 New Sunnybrook Tyler ISD [email protected] Teacher/Principal Tyler ISD 411 ESE Loop 323 teacher Tyler ISD Tyler, Texas Math Teacher Tyler ISD Sunnybrook Writing Center Coordinator Tyler Junior College Tyler, Texas management analyst U. S. Dept of Air Force Barksdale Box 19407. 411 S. Nedderman Clinical Assistant Professor University of Texas at Arlington Drive, Arlington, TX 76019-0407 Academic Transition Coordinator University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas PSE Clerk/ PCA USPS/ ETMC Tyler, Texas UT Health Science Center at 11937 US Hwy 271, Tyler, Texas Executive Director of Planning Tyler 75708 11937 US HWY 271, Tyler TX Program Coordinator UT Health Science Center a Tyler 75708 Director of case management Uthsct 11937 us highway 271 Tyler tx Mental Health Casemanager UTMB Rusk, Texas 3900 University Blvd. tyler, TX Admin. Associate UT Tyler 75799 3900 University BLVD, Tyler, TX Assistant Professor UT Tyler 75799 Assistant Principal Van ISD 909 ESE Loop 323, Ste. 560 Tyler, Buyer VME Process, Inc TX USA 75701 1107 E. Marshall Ave. Longview Quality Coordinator Wellness Pointe TX 75601 Whitehouse ISD- Cain 106 Wildcat Dr. Whitehouse, TX School Counselor Elementary 75791 Teacher Winona Elementary School 611 Wildcat Drive Winona, TX

7. Have you successfully obtained a job in your discipline?

Answer Response %

Yes 75 60%

No 50 40% Total 125 100%

8. In your opinion, how well has UT Tyler prepared you to work in your career field?

Answer Response % Excellent

71 57% preparation Adequate

50 40% preparation Inadequate

4 3% preparation Total 125 100%

9. If you plan on continuing your education, please complete the following:

University City/State Intended Degree Phd History or MA theology Physical Therapy Grand canyon Doctoral Lamar University Beaumont Doctorate Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan PhD of CS - already begun Not determined yet Not determined yet PHD in Special Education Law MPA(H) Physician Assistant Not sure Not sure Studies Texas A&M College Station, TX Masters Public Health Texas A&M University College Station, TX PHD Education The University of Texas Austin, Texas Doctorate The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Undecided The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler MS Industrial Management uh houston executive ed.d. University of Texas Texas Doctoral Doctoral Degree - Education University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Administration Masters in Curriculum and University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas Instruction University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas MBA Unknown unknown currently unknown city/state Industrial Technology Master of Science Human UT Tyler Resource Development UT Austin Austin/Texas Computer Science UT Dallas Dallas Ph.D. UT Tyler Tyler, TX superintendent certification Masters in Curriculum and UT Tyler Tyler, TX Instruction UT Tyler Tyler, TX UTTyler Tyler, TX PhD in HRD UT Tyler Tyler, TX M.Ed. in Reading UT Tyler Tyler TX MBA Walden University Phd Community Health

10. What was your primary reason to attend UT Tyler? (Select all that apply)

Answer Response % Desired degree

90 72% program National recognition

9 7% of degree programs

Quality of Faculty 23 18% Research

4 3% Opportunities

Size 14 11%

Diversity 8 6%

Location 69 55%

Cost 73 58%

Other 20 16%

11. Was UT Tyler your first choice?

Answer Response %

First Choice 107 86%

Second Choice 18 14%

Third Choice 0 0% Total 125 100%

12. Please rate the following aspect of your graduate degree program:

Question Excellent Above Average Below Poor Total Average Average Responses Opportunity to advance your knowledge, 60 41 23 1 0 125 skills and attitudes Structured to ensure ongoing 43 38 34 8 2 125 student engagement in research Provided appropriate professional 46 44 27 6 2 125 practice and training experiences Progressively more advanced in academic 54 33 32 4 2 125 content than your undergraduate program.

13. Please rate how well UT Tyler helped you to develop the following abilities:

Question Significant Some Little or no N/A Total development development development Responses Locate and organize 62 48 11 3 124 information Critically evaluate information 83 27 11 3 124 for decision making Awareness of global issues 52 47 19 6 124 and events Work with a team or group 64 48 7 5 124 as a member or leader Responsible 43 56 20 5 124 citizenship Appreciation of cultures or 52 39 27 6 124 groups other than your own Possess your own values 59 48 11 6 124 and ethical standards

14. Please select the appropriate level of your satisfaction with each of these Academic Support Services.

Question I used this I used this I know about I did not know Total service and service and this service but about this Responses was satisfied. was not did not need it. service. satisfied. Graduate Studies 14 3 45 62 124 Workshop Series Library 92 5 24 3 124 University 67 16 38 3 124 Bookstore

15. Please select the appropriate level of your satisfaction with each of the Enrollment Services Center.

Question I used this I used this I know about I did not know Total service and service and this service but about this Responses was satisfied. was not did not need it. service. satisfied. Financial Aid & 82 8 29 5 124 Scholarships Graduate Admissions 104 8 11 1 124 Office myUTTyler 113 10 0 1 124 Registrar’s 104 13 6 1 124 Office Veteran's 9 1 87 27 124 Service

16. Please select the appropriate level of your satisfaction with each of the Student Business Services.

Question I used this I used this I know about I did not know Total service and service and this service but about this Responses was satisfied. was not did not need it. service. satisfied. Cashiers Office 96 8 15 5 124 P2 Card 35 11 55 23 124 System

17. Please select the appropriate level of your satisfaction with each of the student services for students.

Question I used this I used this I know about I did not know Total service and service and this service but about this Responses was satisfied. was not did not need it. service. satisfied. Campus 18 4 92 10 124 Security Career 17 4 90 13 124 Services Student Accessibility & 18 3 82 21 124 Resources Student Complaint 4 1 89 30 124 Process Student 5 3 88 28 124 Counseling

18. Please select the appropriate level of your satisfaction with each of the Auxiliary Operation Services.

Question I used this I used this I know about I did not know Total service and service and this service but about this Responses was satisfied. was not did not need it. service. satisfied. Campus Food 20 8 89 7 124 Services Copy Machine 21 12 75 16 124 Availability Student Health 17 3 90 14 124 Clinic

19. Please select the appropriate level of your satisfaction with each of the Technology Services.

Question I used this I used this I know about I did not know Total service and service and this service but about this Responses was satisfied. was not did not need service. satisfied. it. Blackboard 116 8 0 0 124 Classroom Technology 60 7 53 4 124 (AV, ITV, etc.) Computer Labs 48 5 63 8 124 Emergency Campus Closing 53 3 52 16 124 Communication IT Support 65 5 48 6 124 (Help Desk)

20. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:

Question Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Total Disagree Responses University print materials 50 69 4 1 124 are clear and accurate The University website is easy 52 51 16 5 124 to use and well organized I am satisfied with the overall quality 53 55 13 3 124 of academic advising I am satisfied with my entire 60 54 10 0 124 educational experience

21. If you could start over again, would you attend UT Tyler?

Answer Response %

Definitely yes 70 56%

Probably yes 37 30%

Probably no 15 12%

Definitely no 2 2% Total 124 100%