Employer Survey

1. Employer Survey Department of Funeral Service Education UCO

The primary goal of a Funeral Service Education program is to prepare the graduate to function as a competent Funeral Director and Embalmer. This survey is designed to help the program determine the strengths and areas for improvement for our program. All data will be kept confidential and will be used for program evaluation purposes only. We request that this survey be completed by the graduate's immediate supervisor.

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* 1. Background Information:

Graduate's Name:

Funeral Home:

Funeral Home Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

Name of Employer/Supervisor:

Email Address of funeral home:

Length of graduate's employment at time of evaluation:

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* 2. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Knowledge Base (cognitive doman)

The graduate....

	5 strongly agree	4 generally agree	3 acceptable	2 generally disagree	1 strongly disagree	N/A
a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting.	a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting. 5 strongly agree	a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting. 4 generally agree	a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting. 3 acceptable	a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting. 2 generally disagree	a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting. 1 strongly disagree	a. has the knowledge necessary to function in the funeral home setting. N/A
b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice.	b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice. 5 strongly agree	b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice. 4 generally agree	b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice. 3 acceptable	b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice. 2 generally disagree	b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice. 1 strongly disagree	b. is able to understand the practices, state and federal laws that govern licensure and scope of practice. N/A
c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting.	c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting. 5 strongly agree	c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting. 4 generally agree	c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting. 3 acceptable	c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting. 2 generally disagree	c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting. 1 strongly disagree	c. uses sound judgment while functioning in the funeral home setting. N/A

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* 3. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Professional Practice Proficiency (Psychomotor domain)

The graduate....

	5 strongly agree	4 generally agree	3 acceptable	2 generally disagree	1 strongly disagree	N/A
a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training.	a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training. 5 strongly agree	a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training. 4 generally agree	a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training. 3 acceptable	a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training. 2 generally disagree	a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training. 1 strongly disagree	a. possesses the embalming skills to perform accurate and efficient preservation, disinfection and restoration appropriate to his/her level of training. N/A
b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains.	b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. 5 strongly agree	b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. 4 generally agree	b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. 3 acceptable	b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. 2 generally disagree	b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. 1 strongly disagree	b. is sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. N/A
c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination.	c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination. 5 strongly agree	c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination. 4 generally agree	c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination. 3 acceptable	c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination. 2 generally disagree	c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination. 1 strongly disagree	c. is able to conduct funerals of all given religious denominations within the community served and understands the practices of denomination. N/A
d. understands his or her professional role in the community served.	d. understands his or her professional role in the community served. 5 strongly agree	d. understands his or her professional role in the community served. 4 generally agree	d. understands his or her professional role in the community served. 3 acceptable	d. understands his or her professional role in the community served. 2 generally disagree	d. understands his or her professional role in the community served. 1 strongly disagree	d. understands his or her professional role in the community served. N/A
e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs.	e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs. 5 strongly agree	e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs. 4 generally agree	e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs. 3 acceptable	e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs. 2 generally disagree	e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs. 1 strongly disagree	e. understands and implements use of funeral software programs. N/A

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* 4. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Behavioral Skills (Affective domain)

The graduate...

	5 strongly agree	4 generally agree	3 acceptable	2 generally disagree	1 strongly disagree	N/A
a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening.	a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening. 5 strongly agree	a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening. 4 generally agree	a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening. 3 acceptable	a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening. 2 generally disagree	a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening. 1 strongly disagree	a. communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening. N/A
b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices.	b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices. 5 strongly agree	b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices. 4 generally agree	b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices. 3 acceptable	b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices. 2 generally disagree	b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices. 1 strongly disagree	b. excercises ethical decision making into everyday funeral practices. N/A
c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times.	c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times. 5 strongly agree	c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times. 4 generally agree	c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times. 3 acceptable	c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times. 2 generally disagree	c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times. 1 strongly disagree	c. conducts himself or herself in an ethical manner at all times. N/A
d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions.	d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions. 5 strongly agree	d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions. 4 generally agree	d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions. 3 acceptable	d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions. 2 generally disagree	d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions. 1 strongly disagree	d. is self directed and responsible for his/her actions. N/A
e. functions well as a member of a human service profession.	e. functions well as a member of a human service profession. 5 strongly agree	e. functions well as a member of a human service profession. 4 generally agree	e. functions well as a member of a human service profession. 3 acceptable	e. functions well as a member of a human service profession. 2 generally disagree	e. functions well as a member of a human service profession. 1 strongly disagree	e. functions well as a member of a human service profession. N/A
f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession.	f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession. 5 strongly agree	f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession. 4 generally agree	f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession. 3 acceptable	f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession. 2 generally disagree	f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession. 1 strongly disagree	f. participates well with bereaved families and individuals within the funeral service profession. N/A

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* 5. Overall Ratings:

	5 Excellent	4 Good	3 Acceptable	2 Needs improvement	1 Poor
Please rate and comment on the overall quality of the program's graduate.	Please rate and comment on the overall quality of the program's graduate. 5 Excellent	Please rate and comment on the overall quality of the program's graduate. 4 Good	Please rate and comment on the overall quality of the program's graduate. 3 Acceptable	Please rate and comment on the overall quality of the program's graduate. 2 Needs improvement	Please rate and comment on the overall quality of the program's graduate. 1 Poor

Employer Survey

1. Employer Survey Department of Funeral Service Education UCO

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* 1. Background Information:

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* 2. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Knowledge Base (cognitive doman)

The graduate....

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* 3. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Professional Practice Proficiency (Psychomotor domain)

The graduate....

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* 4. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Behavioral Skills (Affective domain)

The graduate...

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* 5. Overall Ratings:

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* 6. What qualities or skills did you expect of the graduate upon employment that he/she did not possess?

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* 7. Please provide comments and suggestions that would help this program to better prepare future graduates.

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* 8. What are the strengths of the graduate of this program?

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* 9. Are you the graduate's immediate supervisor?

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* 1. Background Information:

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* 2. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable". Knowledge Base (cognitive doman)The graduate....

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* 3. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable". Professional Practice Proficiency (Psychomotor domain)The graduate....

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* 4. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable". Behavioral Skills (Affective domain)The graduate...

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* 5. Overall Ratings:

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* 6. What qualities or skills did you expect of the graduate upon employment that he/she did not possess?

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* 7. Please provide comments and suggestions that would help this program to better prepare future graduates.

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* 8. What are the strengths of the graduate of this program?

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* 9. Are you the graduate's immediate supervisor?

* 2. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Knowledge Base (cognitive doman)

The graduate....

* 3. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Professional Practice Proficiency (Psychomotor domain)

The graduate....

* 4. Instructions: Consider each item separately based on the graduates appropriate level of training and rate each item independently of all others. If you do not know, please check "Not Applicable".

Behavioral Skills (Affective domain)

The graduate...