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AEASMP Post-Program Survey Results

RWJF Center for Health Policy at

the University of New Mexico

August 2015

Report Info • Survey available to students from Wednesday

July 29th thru Sunday August 9th in OPINIO

• 24 invitees; 23 respondents

• 95.83% response rate

• The Microeconomics course began on July 6th and ended July 16th

Question 1 The Microeconomics

Review on the first day of class prepared me

sufficiently to participate in this course.

18

5

The Micro Review Prepared me

Yes No

The Micro Review Prepared Me

78.26%

21.74%

Relative Frequency

Yes No

Unedited Student Responses to Question 1

Question 2 I found the subject matter

in Microeconomics:

5

16

2

Level of Difficulty in Micro

Easy Average Difficult

Level of Difficulty in Micro

21.74%

69.57%

8.70%

Relative Frequency

Easy

Average

Difficult

Question 3 What grade would you

give yourself in terms of the work you submitted in

Microeconomics?

17

6

My Micro Grade based on CompletedAssignments

A B

My Micro Grade based on Completed Assignments

73.91%

26.09%

Relative Frequency

A B

Question 4 Do you feel the grade you

gave yourself would accurately reflect your

effort in Microeconomics this term?

17

6

My Micro Grade reflects my Effort

Yes No

My Micro Grade Reflects My Effort

82.61%

17.39%

Relative Frequency

Yes No

Question 5 Did you ever feel as

though you were falling behind in

Microeconomics?

6

17

I felt as though I was falling behind inMicro

Yes No

I felt as though I were falling behind in Micro

26.09%

73.91%

Relative Frequency

Yes No

Question 6: If you answered ‘Yes’ to Q5, what could have been done to help you catch up?

Question 7 Did you ask questions or make comments in the Microeconomics class?

7

14

2

Did you ask questions in Micro?

Seldom

Frequently

Only When Asked

Did you ask questions in the Micro class?

30.43%

60.87%

8.70%

Relative Frequency

Seldom

Frequently

Only whenAsked

Question 8: Was the lecture in Micro presented in a clear, well-organized manner?

100%

Relative Frequency

Yes

Question 9: Was the information on the board in the Micro class organized effectively?

100%

Relative Frequency

Yes

Question 10: What could be improved in the Micro lecture?

Question 11 The Micro TA is meant to be a valuable resource in your academic progress.

How often did you initiate tutoring with or ask questions of the TA?

20

3

Interacted with Micro TA

Seldom Frequently

How often did you interact with the Micro TA?

86.96%

13.04%

Relative Frequency

Seldom

Frequently

Question 12: In what ways might the Microeconomics TA have been a more effective resource?

Question 13: What suggestions do you have on how the Micro course could be improved overall?

Question 14: What did you enjoy most about the Micro class?

Question 15A Would you like to see Ben Jones return and have a greater role in the program?

60.87% 13.04%

26.09%

Relative Frequency

Yes

No

NotAnswered

14

3

6

Ben Jones to return?

Yes No Not Answered

Unedited Student Responses to Question 15A

Question 15B Would you like to see Dr. Alok Bohara return and have a greater role in the program?

69.57%

13.04%

17.39%

Relative Frequency

Yes

No

NotAnswered

16

3 4

Dr. Bohara to return?

Yes No Not Answered

Unedited Student Responses to Question 15B

Question 15C Would you like to see Dr . Ben Hansen return and have a greater role in the program?

83%

17%

Relative Frequency

Yes

NotAnswered

19

4

Dr. Hansen to return?

Yes Not Answered

Unedited Student Responses to Question 15C

Question 16 How do you rate the individual TAs?

Juliette T. (Math)

Kristina P. (Metrics)

Samrat K. (Metrics)

Chris E. (Micro)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Question 17 How do you rate the program administrators?

RWJF Center Staff

Suneye Holmes (Coordinator)

Gabriel Sanchez (Co-Director)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Question 18 How would you describe the probability you will apply to a Ph.D. program in Economics?

After the AEASMP

Before the AEASMP

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Certain

Very Likely

Somewhat Likely

Unlikely

Question 19 How would you describe the probability you will apply to a Master’s program in Economics prior to pursing the Ph.D.?

After the AEASMP

Before the AEASMP

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Certain

Very Likely

Somewhat Likely

Unlikely

Question 20 How would you describe the probability you will apply to a Master’s program in Economics and not pursue the Ph.D.?

After the AEASMP

Before the AEASMP

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Certain

Very Likely

Somewhat Likely

Unlikely

Question 21 How would you describe the probability you will apply to a graduate program in a discipline other than Economics?

After the AEASMP

Before the AEASMP

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Certain

Very Likely

Somewhat Likely

Unlikely

Question 22 If you answered affirmatively to Q21, which field(s) are you considering applying to?

Question 23 What, if anything, do you need to determine about a program/university if you are planning to apply to the Ph.D. program?

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Relative frequency

Relative frequency

Question 24 What is the most important factor determining which graduate schools you will apply to?

0%5%

10%15%20%25%

Relative frequency

Relative frequency

Question 25 How would you rate the overall UNM campus experience?

UNM experience

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Question 26 Please rate the guest speakers.

Cecilia Rouse (CSMGEP /…

José Pagán (NY Academy of Med.)

Bradley Hardy (American Univ.)

Molly Dahl (CBO)

Gary Hoover (CSMGEP / UO)

Pia Orrenius (Dallas Fed)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Question 27 Please rate the workshops and the corresponding presenter.

Gabriel Sanchez (Networking…

Suneye Holmes (CV/Resume)

Erik Suarez (Applying to Ph.D…

William Gannon (IRB)

Talal Saint-Lot (Grad School…

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Did not attend

Question 28 How would you rate the Magoosh GRE prep subscription?

Magoosh GRE Prep subscription

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

Question 29 Should the AEASMP offer

the Magoosh GRE Prep subscription again in the

future?

91.3%

8.7%

Provide self-guided GRE materials?

Yes No

Question 30 What changes, if any, do you propose that the AEASMP make to the GRE preparation it offers to students?

Question 31 When do you plan on

taking the GRE?

91.3%

4.4% 4.35%

GRE Plans?

I anticipate taking the GRE

I have taken the GRE and do not plan ontaking it againN/A

Unedited Student Responses to Question 31 “When do you anticipate taking the GRE?”

Question 32 Would you prefer more or less of the specified quantities below?

No. of Social Events

No. of Courses (3)

No. of Guest Speakers (6)

No. of Weeks (6)

No. of Students (24)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Less

Same

More

Unedited Student Responses to Question 32 “What quantities would you recommend?”

Recommended No. of Students Recommended No. of Weeks

Recommended No. of Speakers

Unedited Student Responses to Question 32 (continued)

“What quantities would you recommend?”

Recommended No. of Social Events Recommended No. of Courses

Question 33 In the econometrics course, would you prefer more or less of the specified quantities below?

No. of days in class per week (4)

No. of TAs (2)

Daily class time (150 min)

No. of Review Sessions

No. of HWs / Labs

No. of Exams

No. of Topics Covered

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Less

Same

More


Recommended No. of Exams

Recommended No. of Topics Covered

Recommended No. of Homeworks/Labs

Recommended No. of TAs

Recommended No. of Review Sessions

Question 34 In the microeconomics course, would you prefer more or less of the specified quantities below?


No. of TAs (1)

Length of class (2 wks)

Daily class time (5 hrs)


No. of HWs / Labs

No. of Exams


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Less

Same

More


Recommended Time (hrs) in Class

Recommended No. of Topics Covered

Recommended No. of Homeworks/Labs


Recommended Length of the Course

Question 35 In the math methods course, would you prefer more or less of the specified quantities below?


No. of TAs (1)

Length of class (3 wks)

Daily class time (4 hrs)


No. of HWs / Labs

No. of Exams


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Less

Same

More


Recommended Time (hrs) in Class

Recommended No. of Exams

Recommended No. of Review Sessions


Recommended Length of the Course

Question 36 In the Econometrics course, please rate the following:

Research Poster Session

Oral PowerPoint StudentResearch Presentations

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Question 37a Please rate the following:

LoboCash dining options

Overall level of instruction

Travel arrangement

Payment of stipends / food…

Transporation to/from the airport

Yapp App

Overall workload

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

Question 37b Please rate the following:

Quality of TAs

Instructional Quality

Program Organization

UNM campus / general facilities

UNM classroom facilties

Speaker dinners

Speaker lunches

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

Question 38 Please rate the group excursions:

Sandia Peak Tramway

White Water Rafting

Nob Hill Scavenger Hunt

ABQ Isotopes baseball game

Tent Rocks Hike

UNM Low Ropes / Wall Climbing

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

Question 39 How did you learn about

the AEASMP?

52.2%

4.4%

17.39%

4.35%

21.74%

How'd you learn about the AEASMP?

My College/Univ.AEASMP alumOnline SearchA Listserv

Question 40 How would you rate the AEASMP application process?

AEASMP web page

Information about the AEASMP

Working with Admins.

Time to make a decision

AEA app / selection process

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Question 41 Are there any changes you would make with respect

to the introduction of STATA?

43.38%

56.52%

Changes to STATA intro?

Yes No

Question 42 How would you rate your experience learning STATA?

STATA reference materials

Pace of Instruction

STATA software

Computer Instruction

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A


STATA reference materials

Computer Instruction

STATA software

Pace of Instruction

Question 43 Please rate the computer labs:

Computer workstations

Lab Assistance

Lab Hours

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A


Lab Hours

Computer Workstations

Question 44 Please rate your experience residing at Casas del Rio, Chama Bldg.

Meals at La Posada

Student study areas

Dorm Location

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A


Student Study Areas

Question 45 The AEASMP is considering a change to its current model. Please rate the following options:

No change

Other

2-tiered instruction

Three 2-wk courses

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

Question 46 How would you rate your

experience at the 2015 AEA Pipeline Mentoring

Conference?

43.48%

39.13%

13.04%

4.35%

Pipeline Conference experience?

Excellent Good Fair Poor

Question 47 What were the best parts of the 2015 AEA Pipeline Conference?

Question 48 Would you be interested

in attending the AEA Annual meeting in San Francisco, January 3-5,

2016? 100%

Interested in the Annual Meeting?

Yes No

Question 49 What people made an especially positive contribution to your AEASMP experience?

Question 50 Do you have any

suggestions for keeping in contact during the coming academic year? Are there

any useful support services we can provide?

44.74%

28.95%

18.42%

5.26% 2.63%

Method of contact?

Email Facebook

LinkedIn Google Groups

Other

Question 51 Do you have any comments or suggestions about the AEASMP?

Question 52 May we quote your

comments with regard to Q51? You have the option

to provide us with your name.

65.22%

13.04%

78.26%

May we quote and identify you?

Yes No N/A

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