Data Analysis
One of the major learning objectives of the case study is gain a basic competency in data analysis and summarization. Below are the tasks to complete the assignment:
- Analyze the alumni survey results.
- Prepare a two to three page single spaced bulleted summary of the Public Administration Institute Alumni Survey results with recommendations to improve the program addressing the following areas:
- Summarize the 5 main learning points from the survey results
- Make at least three specific recommendations for improving the program
- Make at least three improvement recommendations for the survey and research methods process
- Provide four peer posts of approximately 100 words each
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Survey Methodology
- Alumni from the past five years were the target population.
- Email addresses were obtained from Alumni Affairs and emails were sent with an encrypted link from Survey Methods for completing the instrument. In the email, the public administration director explained the purpose of the survey and urged alumni to complete it. One follow-up email was sent.
- Of the 100 alumni on the email list, responses were received from 18.
Jesus gave them this answer: ‘I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.'” – John 5:19
Public Administration Institute Alumni Survey
This survey is designed to gather information on your overall experience with the MPA program, and not to assess any specific class or instructor. We recognize that specific critical incidents influence our overall perceptions, but please make every attempt to answer based upon your total PAI experience. Your input is important to us, and all of your responses will remain completely anonymous!
Section I
- How would you characterize the quality of instruction that you received? Please circle the appropriate response.
Very
Excellent Good Satisfactory Mediocre Poor
3(14) 5(24) 8(38) 2(10) 0
- How satisfied are you with your overall experience as an MPA student?
Very Somewhat Very
Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied
4(19) 12(57) 3(14) 0
The following set of questions requires you to agree or disagree with the following statements. Circle whether you strongly agree (SA), agree (A), disagree (D), strongly disagree (SD) or have no opinion (NO).
SA A D SD NO
- I would recommend the MPA program to a friend. 2(10) 15(71) 3(14) 0 1(5)
- The MPA program was a valuable and rewarding experience. 2(10) 15(71) 3(14) 0 1(5)
- The MPA program was a challenging experience. 3(14) 15(71) 1(5) 1(5) 1(5)
- The MPA program was beneficial to me. 3(14) 15(71) 1(5) 1(5) 1(5)
Section II – MPA Outcomes
Below is a list of desirable outcomes that can result from an MPA program of study. Please circle the appropriate response as to whether your MPA was the critical factor (CF) in obtaining the outcome, an important factor (IF) in obtaining the outcome, a minor factor (MIN) in obtaining the outcome, or not a factor at all (NO). Circle NA if the outcome is not applicable.
Critical Important Minor Not A Not
Factor Factor Factor Factor Applicable
- Career Advancement 7(33) 5(24) 3(14) 2(10) 4(19)
- A promotion 5(24) 3(14) 3(14) 4(19) 6(29)
- Increased income 3(14) 6(29) 1(5) 7(33) 4(19)
- A desirable new job 5(24) 8(38) 3(14) 3(14) 2(10)
- Enhanced training and 2(10) 4(19) 7(33) 4(19) 3(14)
development opportunities
Below is a list of management values and competencies that are important learning objectives for the program. Please indicate whether the courses that you have taken have effectively increased your knowledge and skills in these areas to a great degree (GR), to a moderate degree (MOD), to a slight degree (SL), or not at all (NOT) by circling the appropriate response.
Great Moderate Slight Not at
Degree Degree Degree All
- Workforce Diversity Management 3(14) 9(43) 6(29) 3(14)
- Ethics 3(14) 8(38) 6(29) 4(19)
- Democratic Principles/Values 2(10) 9(43) 8(38) 2(10)
- Techniques/Principles of Quality Service 1(5) 13(62) 3(14) 4(19)
- International Management/Global Issues 2(10) 5(24) 11(52) 3(14)
- We want to do a better job at serving our alumni. Below are a list of typical activities that involve alumni. Please check all those that would be of interest to you.
13(62) Receiving the PAI Newsletter 11(52) Career Development Workshops
9(43) Providing a Alumni Placement Service 0 Participation in Fund-Raising Efforts
9(43) Training and Development Workshops 5(24) Mentoring Students
7(33) Providing Networking Opportunities 2(10) Providing internship opportunities
1(5) Hosting Alumni Social Events 1(5) Supervising student internships
4(19) Providing an Alumni Directory 6(29) Attending Wroxton Courses
- Looking back over your educational experience, what were the main strengths of the MPA program?
- High-Quality Faculty 9 (43)
- Job-related Curriculum 7 (33)
- Service Learning Opportunities 5 (24)
Section III
The next set of questions tells us information about you that will help us interpret the results. Once again, your responses will be completely anonymous.
- If you are employed, what is the sector of your employment? Please check the appropriate response.
6(29) Private Sector (For-profit)
11(52) Non-Profit Sector
2(10) Government Sector
- How many years of professional work experience do you have: 17.1 years
- What is your age? Check the appropriate age category.
2(10) 22 to 29 12(57.1) 40 to 49 0 60+
6(28.6) 30 to 39 1(5) 50 to 59
- Please circle your gender: Male 4(19) Female 17(81)
