1999 QUEENS COLLEGE ALUMNI SURVEY


The following is the survey that was distributed to all alumni along with Q magazine. The results posted are based on the alumni who responded. The return rate was much lower than expected since many of the almuni graduated several years ago and may have moved. Result must be interpreted as exploratory due to the low return rate. If you click on each survey item, you will see the students responses.

The purpose of the following survey is to gain an understanding of your background and experience as a Queens College graduate. Information will be used only by Queens College and the Queens College Foundation. Under no circumstances will inofrmation be released to any outside organization.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Which degree(s) did you receive from Queens College? _____ Bachelor's _____ Master's _____ Law Degree _____ Certificate
 

2. In what year did you receive your bachelor's or master's degree from Queens College?         Bachelor's 19 _____
                                                                                                                                                  Master's   19 _____
 

3. In what major/program did you receive your degree?
    Bachelor's Major 1: ________________________                       Bachelor's Major 2: _________________________ (if applicable)
    Bachelor's Minor: _________________________ (if applicable)    Master's Degree: ___________________________
    Certificate: _______________________________

4. Sex: _____ Female _____ Male                                           5. Your birth year: 19 _____
 

6. Race/Ethnicity:_____ White/Caucasian    _____ Asian/Pacific Islander    _____ African American/Black
                            _____ American Indian    _____ Hispanic                       _____ Other
 

7. Is English your native language? _____ Yes _____ No
 

8. What country were you born in? _____________________________________
 

9. Marital Status: _____ Single   _____ Separated   _____ Widowed   _____ Married   _____ Divorced
 

10. Do you have children: _____ Yes _____ No          If yes, how many? _____
 

11. Are you currently attending graduate school? _____ Yes _____ No

    If yes, what type of study are you pursuing?                 _____ Medical School   _____ Education
                                                                                    _____ Dental School     _____ Arts & Sciences
                                                                                    _____ Law School        _____ Business   _____ Other

    What university are you attending? _________________________________________________

    What discipline or program? _________________________________________
 

12. After leaving Queens College did you earn any additional degrees?_____ Yes _____ No

    If yes, what degree? _____ M.D.   _____ Ph.D.   _____ M.B.A.   _____ M.A.   _____ Other (Please Specify Below)
                                  _____ J.D.     _____ Ed.D.  _____ M.S.W.  _____ M.S.

    From what university? ________________________________________________ In what year? 19 _______
 

13. Do you have any licenses and/or Certifications?_____ Yes _____ No

    If yes, please specify? ___________________________________________________________
 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

14. Which best describes your current employment status?

    a) unemployed, seeking employment (answer Question #15)          c) employed part-time (skip to Question #16)

    b) managing a household (skip to Question #22)                       d) employed full-time (skip to Question #16)
 

15. If you are unemployed, what is the main reason? (answer this question, and then skip to Question #22)

    a) Continuing my education    b) Retired         c) Other (please specify): ______________________________
 

16a. Is your current job:                                              16b. Is your employer located in:

    a) directly related to your major in college?                 a) New York City (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan)?

    b) slightly related to your major in college?                  b) New York State (excluding New York City)?

    c) not related to your major in college?                        c) Outside of New York State?
 

17. How long have you been employed in your current job?

    _____ Less than 5 year   _____ 5 - 10 years   _____ 10 - 20 years   _____ More than 20 years
 

18. What company, organization, or corporation do you work for? ____________________________________
 

19. What is your current job title? ____________________________________
 

20. Do you serve as a board member on any of the following (please specify)?

    Corporation ____________________________________        Nonprofit Organization ____________________________________

    National/State/City/Local Organization ____________________________________
 

21. Which of the following job sectors best describes where you are currently employed?
 

___ Accounting Firm ___ Restaurant ___ Merchandising/Retail Store
___ Bank ___ Hotel ___ Law Office
___ Computer/Information Systems ___ Publishing ___ Nursery/Elementary School
___ Financial Services/Investment Banking ___ Library/Museum ___ Jr. High/High School
___ Transportation/Shipping/Airline ___ Media/Entertainment  ___ College/University
___ Government Agency (City/State/Federal) ___ Chemical/Energy/Sci Lab ___ Telecommunications
___ Health Care Provider/Hospital ___ Sales ___ Insurance Agency
___ Private Non-Profit Agency ___ Other, (please specify) : ________________________

22. What is your personal yearly income?

    _____ Less than $25,000   _____ $25,000 - $34,999   _____ $35,000 - $44,999       _____ $45,000 - $54,999
    _____ $55,000 - $74,999   _____ $75,000 - $99,999   _____ $100,000 - $199,999   _____ $200,000 or more
 

23. What is your total family yearly income?

    _____ Less than $25,000   _____ $25,000 - $34,999   _____ $35,000 - $44,999       _____ $45,000 - $54,999
    _____ $55,000 - $74,999   _____ $75,000 - $99,999   _____ $100,000 - $199,999   _____ $200,000 or more
 

24. EDUCATION SKILLS

Below is a list of abilities or skills one might expect to develop while pursuing a post-secondary education. Please circle your responses from 1 to 4 according to the scales shown:
Importance of skill in your personal/professional success
1 = No importance 
1= Not at all
2 = Minor importance
2 = Very little
3 = Moderate importance
3 = Somewhat developed
4 = Major importance
4 = Developed to a great extent

 1   2   3   4 Oral communication skills  1   2   3   4 
 1   2   3   4  Mathematical skills  1   2   3   4 
 1   2   3   4  Written communication skills  1   2   3   4 
 1   2   3   4  Research skills (accessing information, collecting data, etc)  1   2   3   4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Critical thinking/problem solving skills
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Foreign language skills
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Computer skills/information management
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Applying scientific methods
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Making a lifelong commitment to learning
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Exercising your responsibilities as a citizen
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Working with people from various cultures, races, backgrounds, etc
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Understanding domestic and international issues
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Using effective leadership skills
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Time management and organizational skills
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 

25. SATISFACTION WITH PROGRAM OF STUDY AND STUDENT SERVICES

Indicate your level of satisfaction with your particular major/discipline/program of study, while attending Queens College, using the following scale:
1 = Very Dissatisfied,    2 = Dissatisfied,    3 = Satisfied,    4 = Very Satisfied,    N/A = Not Applicable
For your major/program of study:
     Variety of courses offered  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Availability of courses  1   2   3  4   N/A
     Preparation for further study  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Overall quality of instruction  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Concern for me as an individual   1   2   3   4   N/A
     Class size  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Availability of academic faculty advising  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Quality of academic faculty advising  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Preparation for the workforce  1   2   3   4   N/A
For student services/programs:
     Library services and materials  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Academic advising by staff  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Registration procedures  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Academic support services (tutoring, mentoring, etc)  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Personal counseling services  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Health and wellness programs/services for students  1  2   3   4   N/A
     Financial aid counseling and related services  1   2   3   4   N/A
     Career planning and placement services  1   2   3   4   N/A

26. ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

For each type of activity or organization listed, indicate your involvement according to the following scale:
1 = No Involvement,    2 = Low level of involvement,    3 = Average level of involvement,    4 = High level of involvement
Involvement at the current time
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Professional association
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Religious organization
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Charity fundraising
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Environmental organization
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Political organization
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Community/ Social Service
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Cultural (the arts, music, theater)
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Sports/athletics (adult level)
Yes
No
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
Youth activities
Yes
No

27. Would you be willing to speak with a Queens College student who is looking for career guidance?

    _____ No    _____ Yes! Have someone from the Career Advisement Office Phone me at the number listed below

28. Would you like to be actively involved in the Queens College Alumni organization?

    _____ Yes. Please contact me.    _____ No


Thank your for your participation. Please PRINT your name and Social Security Number so that we can organize our data and conduct follow-up surveys. Return this survey in the postage-paid envelope included in Q magazine whether or not you are contributing to the Annual Fund.

Last Name: ________________________________    First Name: ________________________________

SS#: ______________________________________    Phone # (optional):    (         )                                  ___ Day    ___ Evening