Assessment of Graduate Outcomes

POLICY: 

The School of Nursing surveys all graduates 6 months, 3 years and 5 years post-graduation.

PROCEDURE:

1. Initial graduation survey occurs 6 months’ post-graduation. Survey distribution is done via electronic communications and hard copy mailings. Survey responses are stored in a University approved data collection forum. Questions address: contact information, employment information, program satisfaction, and other items need for accreditation and evaluation reports.
2. Follow-up surveys are at 3 and 5 years’ post-graduation. Graduates receive electronic mailings and hardcopy mailings.
3. Hardcopy survey responses are manually entered in the data system.
4. Information is reported by calendar year or by academic year, depending on the request.
5. New or updated contact information and employment data is entered into a University-wide alumni database.
6. Outcomes are shared with the Dean, Dean’s Council and other designees as assigned by the Dean.