Department of History Alumni Survey
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1. What is your gender?

What is your gender? Male

Female

2. Which ethnicity best describes you?

Which ethnicity best describes you? Native American

Asian

Black

Hispanic

White

Other (please specify)

3. Which Department of History program did you complete?

Which Department of History program did you complete? BA in History

BA in American Studies

BA in History with Certification

BSEd in Social Studies

MA in History (thesis)

MA in History (non-thesis)

MEd in History-Social Studies

4. In what year did you complete your program in the Department of History at WCU?

In what year did you complete your program in the Department of History at WCU?

5. What is your current or most recent occupation?

What is your current or most recent occupation?

6. How quickly did you find meaningful employment after graduation?

How quickly did you find meaningful employment after graduation? Had a job already lined up

1-6 months

6-12 months

More than a year

Never

7. Use the scale to rate each of the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU.	*Use the scale to rate each of the following statements: The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU. Disagree	The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU. Neutral	The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU. Agree	The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program prepared me for life beyond WCU. N/A
The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation.	The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation. Disagree	The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation. Neutral	The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation. Agree	The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program prepared me for my current occupation. N/A
The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions.	The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions. Disagree	The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions. Neutral	The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions. Agree	The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program prepared me to understand how the past shapes contemporary human conditions. N/A
The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values.	The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values. Disagree	The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values. Neutral	The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values. Agree	The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program helped convey an understanding of the diversity of historical actors, events, belief systems, material realities, and cultural values. N/A
The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning Disagree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning Neutral	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning Agree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning Strongly Agree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in critical analysis and reasoning N/A
The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner.	The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner. Disagree	The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner. Neutral	The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner. Agree	The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program improved my ability to analyze historical facts, themes and ideas in a focused and in depth manner. N/A
The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas.	The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas. Disagree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas. Neutral	The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas. Agree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to synthesize and present primary sources, scholarly debates and theoretical ideas. N/A
The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument.	The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument. Disagree	The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument. Neutral	The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument. Agree	The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program enhanced my ability to formulate a disputable and defensible argument. N/A
The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication.	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication. Disagree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication. Neutral	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication. Agree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in written communication. N/A
The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way.	The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way. Disagree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way. Neutral	The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way. Agree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program provided me with the training to write in a clear and grammatically correct way. N/A
The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.).	The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.). Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.). Disagree	The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.). Neutral	The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.). Agree	The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.). Strongly Agree	The WCU history program provide you with the training to use proper conventions of scholarly citation (e.g. footnotes, bibliography, etc.). N/A
The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication.	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication. Strongly Disagree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication. Disagree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication. Neutral	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication. Agree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication. Strongly Agree	The WCU history program taught and improved my skills in oral communication. N/A
I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable).	I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable). Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable). Disagree	I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable). Neutral	I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable). Agree	I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable). Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the quality of the history seminar or capstone course (if applicable). N/A
I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History.	I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History. Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History. Disagree	I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History. Neutral	I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History. Agree	I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History. Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the quality of instruction provided by the Department of History. N/A
The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs.	The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs. Strongly Disagree	The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs. Disagree	The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs. Neutral	The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs. Agree	The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs. Strongly Agree	The accessibility to Department of History faculty members was appropriate to my needs. N/A
I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class.	I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class. Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class. Disagree	I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class. Neutral	I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class. Agree	I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class. Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with my opportunities to interact with history faculty members outside of class. N/A
I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History	I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History Disagree	I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History Neutral	I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History Agree	I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the advising provided by the Department of History N/A
I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor?	I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor? Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor? Disagree	I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor? Neutral	I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor? Agree	I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor? Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the usefulness of the academic advice I received from my advisor? N/A
I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements?	I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements? Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements? Disagree	I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements? Neutral	I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements? Agree	I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements? Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with my advisor’s knowledge of requirements? N/A
I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor?	I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor? Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor? Disagree	I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor? Neutral	I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor? Agree	I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor? Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the accessibility of my advisor? N/A
I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment?	I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment? Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment? Disagree	I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment? Neutral	I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment? Agree	I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment? Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the encouragement I received from the Department of History faculty members with regard to finding employment? N/A
I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)?	I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)? Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)? Disagree	I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)? Neutral	I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)? Agree	I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)? Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the structure of the history major (e.g. course sequencing and history requirements)? N/A
I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major?	I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major? Strongly Disagree	I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major? Disagree	I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major? Neutral	I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major? Agree	I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major? Strongly Agree	I was satisfied with the size of classes in your major? N/A
In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones.	In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones. Strongly Disagree	In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones. Disagree	In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones. Neutral	In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones. Agree	In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones. Strongly Agree	In general I believe that smaller class sizes are better than larger ones. N/A

8. Typically how many times did you visit your advisor each year?

Typically how many times did you visit your advisor each year? 0

2-3

4-5

6 or more

9. Which teaching format did you find most valuable?

Which teaching format did you find most valuable? Lecture

Small group

Discussion

Group projects

Individual projects

10. Answer Each Briefly In The Text Box Below:

1. Which aspects of the history program are the most valued in your occupation?

2. How could the programs in history and history/social studies be improved?

3. What additional comments would you like to make about the History Department and its programs of study?

Answer Each Briefly In The Text Box Below: 1. Which aspects of the history program are the most valued in your occupation? 2. How could the programs in history and history/social studies be improved? 3. What additional comments would you like to make about the History Department and its programs of study?

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