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Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Alumni Relations Survey Report for

Summer 2016School of Business

September, 2016

University of Houston-Clear Lake Office of Institutional Effectiveness Alumni Relations Survey Summer 2016 Summary In fall 2015, the offices of Institutional Effectiveness, Alumni Relations, and Career Services formed a committee to revise the old Alumni Survey into a more useful tool to meet the data needs. The new Alumni Relations Survey was built to capture the alumni experience at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) three years after graduation and to determine the way their higher education helped establish their professional careers. The online Alumni Relations Survey was conducted in the summer semester of 2016 using Qualtrics survey software and iModules; it was launched in June 14 and ended on August 31, 2016. All alumni with current email addresses in iModules who graduated three years ago were invited to participate in the survey. The alumni data can be divided by school, by degree level, by gender, by ethnicity, by program or any of the above combinations. The average completion time for the survey was 10 minutes. The next five pages contain a short summary of data points by UHCL and by individual schools collected summer 2016 in the Alumni Relations Survey. Complete survey results are posted online at http://prtl.uhcl.edu/institutional-effectiveness/institutional-research/university-survey.

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UHCL

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 1,423 UHCL

alumni were invited to participate; the response rate was 4.6% (n=66).

• Gender: All alumni respondents

answered the question about gender.

Males 28.8% (n=19) Females 71.2% (n=47)

• Ethnicity: All alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.

White 56.1% (n=37) Black 9.1% (n=6) Hispanic 24.2% (n=16) Asian 6.1% (n=4) American Indian 0.0% (n=0) International 0.0% (n=0) Multi-racial 3.0% (n=2) Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% (n=0) Unknown 1.5% (n=1)

• Question: “Is your current position

related to your academic major?” Three alumni respondents chose not to answer this question.

61.9% (n=39) said Yes, directly related 22.2% (n=14) said Yes, somewhat related 15.9% (n=10) said No, not related

Overall Satisfaction: • “Looking back, how would you evaluate

the overall education you received from UHCL?” All alumni respondents answered this question.

96.9% of the respondents (n=64) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.

• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide an

education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All alumni respondents answered this question.

95.5% (n=63) said Yes 4.5% (n=3) said No

• “Would you still choose the same

program of study?” All alumni respondents answered this question. 71.2% (n=47) said Yes 13.6% (n=9) said No 15.2% (n=10) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” One alumni respondent chose not to answer this question.

96.9% (n=63) said Yes 3.1% (n=2) said No.


School of Business (BUS) Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 401 BUS alumni

were invited to participate; the response rate was 5.0% (n=20).

• Gender: All BUS alumni respondents


Males 50.0% (n=10) Females 50.0% (n=10)

• Ethnicity: All BUS alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.



related to your academic major?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

95% of the respondents (n=19) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.


education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question. 80.0% (n=16) said Yes 15.0% (n=3) said No 5.0% (n=1) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 431 HSH alumni


• Gender: All HSH alumni respondents


Males 24.0% (n=6) Females 76.0% (n=19)

• Ethnicity: All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.



related to your academic major?” Three HSH alumni respondents chose not to answer this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.

96% of the respondents (n=24) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.


education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question. 68.0% (n=17) said Yes 8.0% (n=2) said No 24.0% (n=6) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.



School of Science and Engineering (SCE)

Demographics Information:

• Respondents: A total of 224 SCE alumni were invited to participate; the response rate was 0.1% (n=2).

• Gender: All SCE alumni respondents answered the question about gender.

Males 100.0% (n=2) Females 0.0% (n=0)

• Ethnicity: All SCE alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current position related to your academic major?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.


Overall Satisfaction:

• “Looking back, how would you evaluate the overall education you received from UHCL?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question. 50.0% (n=1) said Yes 0.0% (n=0) said No 50.0% (n=1) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All SCE alumni respondents answered this question.



School of Education (SOE) Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 367 SOE alumni


• Gender: All SOE alumni respondents


Males 94.7% (n=18) Females 5.3% (n=1)

• Ethnicity: All SOE alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.



related to your academic major?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question.



education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question.



program of study?” All SOE alumni respondents answered this question. 68.4% (n=13) said Yes 21.1% (n=4) said No 10.5% (n=2) said Not Sure .

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” One SOE alumni respondent chose not to answer this question.



10 50.0%

10 50.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Male

Female

Total

University of Houston-Clear LakeOffice of Institutional EffectivenessAlumni Relations Survey Summer 2016 – School of Business

Note 2: All NON-answered questions are EXCLUDED. Please note that this will change the TOTAL number ofresponses for each question since data vary according to whether students chose to respond or not respond toquestions.

Gender

Note 1: There were a total of 401 BUS Alumni who were invited to take the Alumni Relations Survey-Summer 2016 The alumni that were invited to take the survey graduated from UHCL three years ago. 20 BUS alumni completedthe Alumni Relations survey resulting in a response rate of 5.0%.


13 65.0%

2 10.0%

4 20.0%

1 5.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

White-non Hispanic

Black-non Hispanic

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian

International (e.g., F1 visa)

Multi-racial

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Unknown

Total

Ethnicity


19 95.0%

1 5.0%

0 0.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

U.S. Citizen

U.S. Resident (green card holder)

International (F1, J1, H1 Visa i.e. not US Citizen orResident)

Total

Citizenship


2 10.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

8 40.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

2 10.0%

4 20.0%

1 5.0%

0 0.0%

2 10.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

BA

BBA

BFA

BS

BSGEOG

BSW

MA

MBA

MHA

MHA/MBA

MS

Ed.D.

SSP

BAS

BFN

PSYD

Total

What was the highest degree you earned at UHCL?


20 100.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

School of Business

Total

In which school were you enrolled? (a response to this question is required)


3 15.0%

2 10.0%

1 5.0%

2 10.0%

0 0.0%

3 15.0%

0 0.0%

2 10.0%

0 0.0%

4 20.0%

0 0.0%

3 15.0%

2 10.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

22 100.0%

Answer Response %

Accounting

Business Administration (MBA)

Environmental Management

Finance

Finance with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration

General Business

Healthcare Administration

Healthcare Admin/Business Administration (MHA/MBA)

Healthcare Services

Human Resource Management

Legal Studies

Management

Management Information Systems

Marketing

Obtained a dual degree

Professional Accounting

Other

Total

What was your primary degree program in the School of Business?


My program provided the skills and knowledge neededfor employment in my field. - 20 3.45

My program prepared me to think critically. - 20 3.40

My program prepared me to write effectively. 19 3.37

My program prepared me to speak effectively. 19 3.16

My program prepared me to apply and manageinformation technology effectively. - 20 3.40

My program prepared me to work effectively in a teamenvironment. - 20 3.45

My program helped me to develop an awareness oflocal and global diversity. - - 18 3.44

My program prepared me to address the ethicalcommitments of professional life. 20 3.25

My program has made me more reflective about mypersonal morality. - 20 3.20

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as a responsible citizen. - 18 3.33

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree Response AverageValue

10 9 1

9 10 1

10 7 1 1

7 9 2 1

10 8 2

10 9 1

8 10

9 8 2 1

6 12 2

7 10 1

Preparation for Professional LIfe


MinValue

MaxValue Mean Variance Standard

DeviationTotal

ResponsesTotal

Respondents

2 4 3.45 0.37 0.6 20 20

2 4 3.4 0.36 0.6 20 20

1 4 3.37 0.69 0.83 19 19

1 4 3.16 0.7 0.83 19 19

2 4 3.4 0.46 0.68 20 20

2 4 3.45 0.37 0.6 20 20

3 4 3.44 0.26 0.51 18 18

1 4 3.25 0.72 0.85 20 20

2 4 3.2 0.38 0.62 20 20

2 4 3.33 0.35 0.59 18 18

Statistic

My program provided the skills andknowledge needed for employment in myfield.

My program prepared me to think critically.

My program prepared me to write effectively.

My program prepared me to speakeffectively.

My program prepared me to apply andmanage information technology effectively.

My program prepared me to work effectivelyin a team environment.

My program helped me to develop anawareness of local and global diversity.

My program prepared me to address theethical commitments of professional life.

My program has made me more reflectiveabout my personal morality.

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as a responsiblecitizen.

Preparation for Professional Life (continued)


0 0.0%

2 10.0%

19 95.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.0%

22 100.0%

Answer Response %

Active military service or dependent

Self-employed

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Unemployed, seeking work

Unemployed, not seeking employment

Continuing as a full-time student at a 4-yr college

Continuing as a part-time student at a 4-yr college

Volunteer

Other

Total

What is your current status? (mark all that apply)


HR Coordinator RNDC Houston Texas

Financial analyst Siemens GrandPrairie Texas

Associate HSSK, LLC Houston Texas

Staff Accountant Houston Texas

Fleet Division Manager City of Dallas Dallas Tx

Branch Manager Enterprise Rent A Car Houston Tx

IT Security Coordinator Harris Health Houston Texas

Financial Advisor Houston Texas

HR Generalist Memorial Hermann HealthSystem Houston Tx

Environmental Scientist AECOM Houston TX

Financial Analyst Gehan Homes Dallas Texas

Fleet Division Manager City of Dallas Dallas Texas

HR Operations Specialist ABA Therapy of Houston Katy Texas

Staff Accountant OrthoAccel Technolgies Houston TEXAS

Senior Systems Analyst Houston TX

commercial underwriter united fire group webster texas

Consulting CFO vcfo Houston Texas

Project Coordinator CHI St. Luke's Health Houston Texas

Job Title Employer City State

Respondents 18

Statistic Value

If you are working, what is your current position?


16 80.0%

3 15.0%

1 5.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes, directly related

Yes, somewhat related

No, not related

Total

Is your current position related to your academic major?


Which industry best describes your place of employment? (Choose all that apply)


5 26.3%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

2 10.5%

3 15.8%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

2 10.5%

1 5.3%

2 10.5%

4 21.1%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

2 10.5%

1 5.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

1 5.3%

3 15.8%

4 21.1%

32 100.0%

Answer Response %

Accounting/Finance

Aerospace

Communications

Computer Information Systems

Construction

Counseling

Education (Admin/Support)

Education (Teaching)

Engineering & Mgmt Services

Environmental

Government (local, state or federal includingeducation)

Health related

Human Resources

Legal Services/Criminal Justice

Marketing/Advertising

Medical related

Manufacturing

Real Estate/ Land Management

Retail

Social Services

Utilities/Public Works

Transportation

Other

Total

Distribution - Wine & Spirits

Music teacher

insurance

Litigation Consulting

Other

Which industry best describes your place of employment? (continued)


0 0.0%

3 15.0%

1 5.0%

1 5.0%

12 60.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

3 15.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Executive Management

Middle Management

Administrative

Self-Employed

Professional

Para-Professional

Support Staff

Education Professional/Teacher

Other

Entry Level Management

Total

What best describes your professional position? (pick one that best fits you)


Consulting at the executive level of small to mid sized businesses.

Associate level position

Text Entry

Respondents 2

Statistic Value

If other, please specify:


1 5.3%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

2 10.5%

9 47.4%

5 26.3%

2 10.5%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

0 0.0%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Less than $14,999

$15,000-$24,999

$25,000-$34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $249,999

$250,000 to $499,999

$500,000 or more

Total

What is your current yearly salary range?


2 10.0%

16 80.0%

2 10.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Weekdays

Weekends

No Preference

Total

When would you most likely attend an alumni program or event?


2 10.0%

4 20.0%

11 55.0%

3 15.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Morning

Mid day

Evening

No Preference

Total

What time of day would you most likely attend an alumni program or event?


8 40.0%

6 30.0%

3 15.0%

3 15.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Less than 20 miles

20-39 miles

40 or more miles

No Preference

Total

How far are you willing to drive to attend an alumni program or event?


8 47.1%

13 76.5%

6 35.3%

6 35.3%

4 23.5%

11 64.7%

8 47.1%

9 52.9%

13 76.5%

4 23.5%

3 17.6%

2 11.8%

1 5.9%

88 100.0%

Answer Response %

Lectures

Discounts

Entertainment

Travel Opportunities

Programs for children

Continuing Education

Career Counseling

Special Events & Programs

Networking opportunities

Newsletters

E-Publications

E-mail accounts

Other

Total

Which of the following services would you like to see your Alumni Relations Office provide?(mark all that apply)


newsletters a la UCBerkeley alumni

Parking

Text Entry

Respondents 2

Statistic Value

If other, please specify:


13 68.4%

6 31.6%

19 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Total

Are you interested in receiving "Hawk E-News" (a free electronic newsletter for UHCL alumni?)


Respondents 15

Statistic Value

If yes, please provide the following information. All information will be kept confidential.


10 50.0%

9 45.0%

1 5.0%

0 0.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Total

2 4 3.35 0.45 0.67 20 20

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses Total Respondents

Looking back, how would you evaluate the overall education you received at UHCL?


2 4 3.35 0.45 0.67 20 20

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses Total Respondents

9 45.0%

9 45.0%

2 10.0%

0 0.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Total

Looking back, how would you evaluate your overall experiences at UHCL?


18 90.0%

2 10.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Total

In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?


16 80.0%

1 5.0%

3 15.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Not Sure

Total

Would you still choose to attend UHCL?


I would and I am currently working on my MBA.

I may have chosen to go to UH main campus instead.

Local, high quality and relevant education. I still see my professors and fellow alum at association meetings andoccasionally within my field.

Higher education across the board has grown too expensive; unjustified by actual salaries in the job market.

I would like to come back to get my MBA.

Class size, diversity, cost, and quality of education

I worked full time while attending UHCL. I did not like the class offerings for evening students. I found it extremelydifficult to attend a class once a week until 10 PM after working all day. I recently attending UHD to obtain theremaining credits to sit for the CPA exam and they had lots of class offerings multiple days a week. I feel that myperformance was better at this school because I had more flexibility in class selections. Also, I did not feel that thestudents at UHCL were friendly. I tried to get involved with BAP and I just often felt that I didn't have anything incommon with the members. I was able to participate in a professional accounting society at UHD and even becamea committee chair. I felt that they had much more opportunities for students to network with firms and hosted manyworkshops that emphasized professional and career growth. during my time at UHCL I utilized the counselingservices to help with the anxiety that goes with being a full time student. I highly recommend this program and I thinkit is the best thing that UHCL offers.

Expensive school, and I felt the emphasis was on UHCL's aggrandizement, not the interest of the students.

I have considered going to graduate school and UHCL would be my top choice.

MHA program lost CAHME accreditation which is the gold standard for MHA programs. Really think this programneeds to be re accredited to maintain its quality perception.

Text Entry

Respondents 10

Statistic Value

Please explain:


16 80.0%

3 15.0%

1 5.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Not Sure

Total

Would you still choose the same program of study?


I would have dual- majored with Environmental Management AND Environmental Science

Being a non-traditional student, I already had a career path. UHCL provided me an opportunity to excel in that path.

I do feel that the accounting instructors at UHCL had more expertise than at UHD but the accounting instructors atUHD made more effort in making sure students understood material before moving on to the next subject.

Related to business.

Text Entry

Respondents 4

Statistic Value

Please explain:


18 90.0%

2 10.0%

20 100.0%

Answer Response %

Yes

No

Total

Would you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?


Such a positive experience, great campus, nurturing environment,strong networking opportunities, and continuingsupport make UHCL "THE CLEAR CHOICE" for anyone wanting to grow academically.

Yes and No. I think UHCL is a great choice for younger students that maybe live at home with their parents but Iwouldn't recommend it for professionals working full time because of the evening class format.

Reasonable costs for a great education in an awesome city.

Great local, high quality school with excellent professors

It was convenient and good quality education.

Needs to get CAHME accreditation again to remain competitive.

Had wonderful experiences and has helped me in my career.

Text Entry

Respondents 7

Statistic Value

Please explain:


The SKILLPORT benefit as an alumni has been invaluable to me when researching new skills and enhancingexisting skills. GO HAWKS!

The school is little more than an inflexible bureaucracy.

Text Entry

Respondents 2

Statistic Value

Additional Comments for any issues or concerns you may have:


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