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If I could start over, would I choose Marymount again?. 2006-07 Graduating Student Survey. If I could start over, I would choose Marymount again. Choosing Marymount Again by Engagement Outside the Classroom – Undergraduates Only. Evaluation of Campus Climate by Choosing Marymount Again.
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If I could start over, would I choose Marymount again? 2006-07 Graduating Student Survey
Choosing Marymount Again by Engagement Outside the Classroom – Undergraduates Only
Evaluation of Campus Climate by Choosing Marymount Again Welcoming Environment Supporting of Goals
Factors Tied to Choosing Marymount Again • Students who would choose Marymount cite the strengths of Marymount as: • Knowledge and Skills Acquired • Personal Relationships • Campus Environment • Faculty Expertise
Factors Tied to Choosing Marymount Again • Students who would not choose Marymount cite the weaknesses of Marymount as: • Faculty • Labs and Studios • Internships • Technology • Applied Practical Learning
Implications • A sizable population of graduating students do not feel that Marymount was the right choice • Opportunities exist to improve the student life experience • Willingness to choose Marymount again is related to the campus being supportive and welcoming • Not wanting to choose Marymount again is related to dissatisfaction with preparation for the “real world”
Implications for Enrollment and Student Services Assessment Activity • Moving from assessment of satisfaction to assessment of co-curricular experiences that prepare students for success • Thinking strategically about new initiatives to ensure they address students’ desire to grow and develop • Looking at the current programs and processes to determine how they can better prepare students for the real world
Comments on Areas for Improvement • “Taking what I learned and experiencing it in the real world” • “Preparing you for the tasks and roles at work” • “I did not learn much about working with other people in a group or on a team” • “Working as part of an effective team. Using technology effectively in work place environment” • “Oral presentation in my particular field needs to be improved; Need to have more hands-on experience related to the real world”