If I could start over, would I choose Marymount again

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If I could start over, would I choose Marymount
again?

• 2006-07 Graduating Student Survey

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If I could start over, I would choose Marymount
again
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Choosing Marymount Again by Engagement Outside
the Classroom Undergraduates Only
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Evaluation of Campus Climate by Choosing
Marymount Again
Welcoming Environment
Supporting of Goals
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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