Post on 22-Jan-2016
Faculty of Arts Alumni Survey
2013
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Surveys were sent to all WLU Arts Alumni for whom we had an email address.
Total Surveys Sent: 10,810Total Responses: 1,169 (10.8%)
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Well Rounded
Open Minded
Adaptive Collabor-ative
Disciplined thinker
Methodical Problem Solver
Effective Writer
Articulate Speaker
Informed Citizen
Involved Community
Member
Life-long Learner
Total 867 833 622 490 586 424 786 459 529 301 741
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Question: My Laurier Arts Degree helped me become (Please check all that apply):
Number of Responses: 1138 (97%)
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Well Rounded
Open Minded
Adaptive Collabor-ative
Disciplined thinker
Methodical Problem Solver
Effective Writer
Articulate Speaker
Informed Cit-izen
Involved Community
Member
Life-long Learner
First 303 190 67 21 130 48 164 21 39 13 137
Second 136 130 93 74 113 86 203 71 71 30 116
Third 89 117 110 70 98 64 152 55 99 57 197
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All Ranked Attributes – CumulativeNumber of Responses: 1138 (97%)
Question: Rank the top three skills developed by your Arts degree.
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Question 4Rate your level of satisfaction (from 1 to 5) with the way in which your Laurier Arts degree has influenced your career:
All Respondents: Level of SatisfactionTotal Responses: 1154 (99%)
Level of Satisfaction % Entirely Dissatisfied 4%
Generally Dissatisfied 6% Neutral 12%
Generally Satisfied 44% Entirely Satisfied 34%
Entirely Dissatisfied Generally Dissatisfied Neutral Generally Satisfied Entirely Satisfied
Total 45 67 134 512 396
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Question 7: What would you say to a high school grad entering Laurier Arts this coming September?
“You are going to have a great educational experience.”Paul Heinbecker (BA ’65 – English and History) Retired Diplomat
“The content of the arts program is intended to give a broad exposure and understanding of the Humanities, to prepare an individual to think critically on many subjects and approach life's big questions with an open mind.”
Thomas Turner Kitchen (BA ‘69 - Philosophy and Political Science) Retired Certified Financial Planner “The earlier you improve your communication skills, the better your university experience will be on every level.”
Peter Hyne (BA ’72 – Philosophy and English) Former CEO of a financial systems company “Education as in all life experiences is what YOU make of it. Pursue all your life goals with passion, commitment and vigor. Through my Arts Degree I was able to explore topics and issues that I felt deeply about. I tried to make personal connections to all that I studied.”
Brent Kaulback, (BA ’74 - History and Political Science) Assistant Superintendent of Education
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Question 7: What would you say to a high school grad entering Laurier Arts this coming September?
“Being able to think logically and research alternatives is a skill that is needed in any job. The ability to write concisely and clearly is in demand. The lack of that ability in business has kept me employed as a writer and editor. Knowing how to find information and disseminate it, and then explain it concisely is a much valued skill.”
Lisa MacColl (BA ’85 – Political Science and French) Writer and Editor “You are going to LOVE IT!!! I would also say -- get involved in campus activities related to arts.”
Lori Landry (BA ’85 – English and Communications Studies) Chief Marketing Officer “Craft the skills that will make you exceptional in the world - leadership, communications, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. Don't think this is the end of your learning, it's only the beginning.” Cynthia Sundberg (BA ’94 – Sociology and Psychology) Vice-President, Operations and Administration “Open yourself to as many learning opportunities you can and then pursue the area about which you are most passionate.”
Jeff Bowden (BA ’94 – Political Science and English) Marketing & Communications Consultant
Respondents who agreed to be identified: 356 (40%)
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Respondents who agreed to be identified: 356 (40%)
Question 7: What would you say to a high school grad entering Laurier Arts this coming September?
“Though what you learn in the classroom is important, it's the process of learning how to learn that's more important in terms of post-university life and employment.”
Jason Shim (BA ’07 – Religion & Culture) Digital Media Manager
“Take courses in plenty of different disciplines before settling on a major. I was incredibly surprised that Political Science fascinated me and I ended up doing a double major.”
Jessie Overton (BA’09 – Global Studies and Political Science) Teacher
“It can be tricky trying to nail out the '"what am I going to do for the rest of my life'" dilemma, but fear not…. Ultimately, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree gives you a wealth of knowledge that can be applied to many different career paths.”
Emily Evans (BA ’12 – Communications Studies) Advertising Copywriter
“Follow your heart and interests when it comes to picking elective courses. DO the readings and find topics that really interest you…. The skills I learned when I loved my work were much more valuable than when I chose the easiest things in my first 2 years.”
Michelle Billings (BA ’12 – Environmental Studies) Cancer Research Assistant in a university hospital
Laurier Arts Alumni Survey 2013
Respondents: By Area of Study
Major Joint Major
Minor Total %
Anthropology 35 5 14 54 3%Archaeology 40 7 14 61 3%Communication Studies 126 8 11 145 7%Economics 9 10 21 40 2%English & Film Studies 186 46 70 302 15%Fine Arts 9 2 4 15 1%Geography 175 29 52 256 13%Global Studies 22 12 4 38 2%History 172 48 54 274 14%Languages 59 18 36 113 6%Philosophy 24 9 22 55 3%Political Science 114 42 21 177 9%Psychology 17 38 88 143 7%Religion & Culture 34 19 52 105 5%Sociology 139 31 21 191 10%Women & Gender Studies 1 5 15 21 1%
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Number of Responses: 1162 (99%)
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Respondents: By Year of Graduation
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Number of Responses: 1078 (92%)