see how alumni rate niu alumni survey results baccalaureate graduates 2002 through 2006

See How Alumni Rate NIU

Alumni Survey ResultsBaccalaureate Graduates 2002 through 2006

Are you currently employed (including self-employed)?

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How closely related is your current job to your bachelor’s degree major?

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Percent of alumni who said their bachelor’s degree prepared them for their present job.

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Was the amount of time it took to complete your degree reasonable?

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The percentage of alumni who indicated a positive attitude toward the University.

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Would you recommend NIU to friends and family?

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors were accessible outside of class

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors were available to provide academic assistance when needed

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors encouraged me to challenge my own ideas, the ideas of other students, and those presented in readings and other course material

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors were thorough in their treatment of course material

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors’ expectations for the quality of student work were high

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors provided me with timely feedback on my performance

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Professors emphasized that studying and planning were important to my academic success

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In my degree major, the percentage of alumni of who said:

Facilities and equipment were adequate to support the degree program

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following abilities:

Defining and solving problems

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following abilities:

Thinking critically-withholding judgment, raising questions, examining contrary views

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following abilities:

Thinking analytically-making logical inferences, and reaching correct conclusions

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following abilities:

Think creatively-developing new ideas or products

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following abilities:

Speaking effectively

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The percentage of alumni who said university experiences and courses were helpful in determining each of the following abilities:

Writing effectively

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