Shape Data for Graduate Programs from the WASC Alumni Survey 2005
 
Because of my education at Point Loma  
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
I have a better basis for making ethical decisions in personal relationships. Graduate Program Alumni
23.8%
37.7%
30.5%
5.3%
1.3%
1.3%
All PLNU Alumni
24.7%
42.0%
25.8%
5.8%
1.0%
0.6%
I have a better basis for making ethical decisions in my work place. Graduate Program Alumni
27.6%
42.1%
24.3%
4.6%
0.7%
0.7%
All PLNU Alumni
27.3%
45.3%
21.6%
4.5%
0.6%
0.6%
I have a stronger personal relationship with God. Graduate Program Alumni
29.6%
34.2%
21.1%
11.2%
2.6%
1.3%
All PLNU Alumni
31.1%
35.0%
20.3%
8.7%
3.5%
1.3%
I have a better understanding of what it means to be a Christian. Graduate Program Alumni
27.0%
32.2%
27.0%
7.9%
4.6%
1.3%
All PLNU Alumni
27.5%
38.5%
23.0%
7.1%
3.1%
0.8%
I have grown in my Christian faith. Graduate Program Alumni
30.9%
40.8%
16.4%
5.9%
3.9%
2.0%
All PLNU Alumni
31.8%
40.3%
15.0%
7.3%
4.5%
1.1%
I have been of service to God through my employment. Graduate Program Alumni
35.8%
35.8%
17.9%
6.6%
2.0%
2.0%
All Alumni
27.6%
38.8%
21.6%
6.8%
2.6%
2.6%
I have been able to make a connection between my life-calling and my career. Graduate Program Alumni
40.8%
32.2%
19.1%
4.6%
1.3%
2.0%
All PLNU Alumni
27.7%
34.5%
23.5%
9.2%
3.1%
2.1%

 

Because of my education at Point Loma  
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
I was well prepared with the skills necessary for the world of work. Graduate Program Alumni
43.4%
42.1%
10.5%
3.9%
0.0%
0.0%
All PLNU Alumni
27.8%
48.3%
14.1%
7.1%
2.1%
0.6%
I was well prepared with the knowledge necessary for the world of work. Graduate Program Alumni
45.4%
40.8%
10.5%
2.0%
1.3%
0.0%
All PLNU Alumni
27.6%
49.8%
15.2%
4.7%
2.1%
0.6%
I am more sensitive to gender issues. Graduate Program Alumni
17.4%
25.5%
41.6%
11.4%
2.7%
1.3%
All PLNU Alumni
13.8%
24.5%
43.3%
13.0%
3.9%
1.6%
I am more sensitive to issues of race and class. Graduate Program Alumni
17.9%
32.5%
36.4%
9.3%
2.6%
1.3%
All PLNU Alumni
14.2%
28.8%
35.4%
15.0%
4.5%
1.9%
I was academically supported as a student by university services and programs. Graduate Program Alumni
38.2%
44.7%
11.2%
2.6%
0.7%
2.6%
All PLNU Alumni
31.9%
48.9%
12.1%
3.9%
1.5%
1.8%
I had meaningful learning experiences outside the classroom. Graduate Program Alumni
53.3%
36.8%
7.9%
0.7%
0.0%
1.3%
All Alumni
51.8%
36.9%
7.6%
2.1%
1.1%
0.5%
I had the opportunity to practice what I was learning. Graduate Program Alumni
52.0%
40.8%
3.9%
2.6%
0.0%
0.7%
All PLNU Alumni
38.5%
46.1%
10.3%
4.2%
0.6%
0.2%
I felt academically stretched as a student. Graduate Program Alumni
37.5%
50.7%
7.9%
3.3%
0.7%
0.0%
All PLNU Alumni
35.5%
49.9%
8.6%
5.2%
0.8%
0.0%
I had meaningful contact with my professors. Graduate Program Alumni
63.2%
30.3%
5.3%
1.3%
0.0%
0.0%
All PLNU Alumni
59.7%
31.1%
7.3%
1.3%
0.6%
0.0%

 

Level of impact of PLNU in:  
Major
Moderate
Minor
None
Developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Graduate Program Alumni
38.7%
50.0%
10.7%
0.7%
All PLNU Alumni
44.1%
47.4%
7.5%
1.0%
Developing original ideas or products. Graduate Program Alumni
26.5%
51.7%
20.5%
1.3%
All PLNU Alumni
23.6%
52.7%
20.5%
3.3%
Developing good leadership skills. Graduate Program Alumni
45.0%
45.0%
7.9%
2.0%
All PLNU Alumni
40.3%
44.2%
13.5%
2.0%
Developing effective written communication. Graduate Program Alumni
33.8%
47.7%
15.9%
2.6%
All Alumni
42.4%
44.1%
11.7%
1.8%
Developing effective verbal communication. Graduate Program Alumni
36.0%
52.0%
9.3%
2.7%
All PLNU Alumni
40.9%
46.7%
10.3%
2.1%
Developing habits of a good citizen. Graduate Program Alumni
38.0%
38.7%
15.3%
8.0%
All PLNU Alumni
38.8%
39.3%
15.0%
7.0%

 

Service  
None
Quarterly
Monthly
Weekly
More Often
Over the last year, about how often did you volunteer your time to any organization? Graduate Program Alumni
14.2%
23.0%
22.3%
23.0%
17.6%
All PLNU Alumni
19.0%
25.7%
21.3%
20.0%
13.9%
Over the last year, about how often did you contribute financially to any organization? Graduate Program Alumni
8.8%
27.0%
37.8%
15.5%
10.8%
All PLNU Alumni
11.0%
25.0%
40.1%
17.3%
6.6%
Over the last year, about how often did you read the Bible? Graduate Program Alumni
18.9%
8.8%
12.8%
25.0%
34.5%
All Alumni
13.6%
11.6%
13.4%
25.1%
36.2%
Over the last year, about how often did you pray? Graduate Program Alumni
4.0%
2.0%
6.0%
12.6%
75.5%
All PLNU Alumni
3.9%
4.2%
4.6%
13.8%
73.5%
Over the last year, about how often did you attend a church service? Graduate Program Alumni
12.0%
12.0%
4.0%
44.7%
27.3%
All PLNU Alumni
8.3%
12.1%
9.2%
46.4%
24.0%