Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Education
Undergraduate Programs Follow-up Study

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Required Information:
Please indicate your undergraduate primary major:
ADEV AGJR AGSC
Please describe your initial job (including title, duties, and company name) after graduation?

Is this the same job you have today?  Yes  No
If this is not your initial job, please describe your current job (including title, duties, and company name):

Considering entry into your initial job after graduation, use the scales below to rate your preparedness for the following skill areas. Also, please rate how important these skills are for success in your career. Please enter a number (1-10) for each item in each column.

1=Unprepared...10=Thoroughly prepared 1=Unimportant...10=Extremely important
Preparedness Interpersonal Skills Importance
Decision-making skills
Problem-solving skills
Management/Business skills
Organizational skills
Initiative/Self-motivation
Leadership skills
Creativity skills
Teamwork skills
Dedication to job
Professional appearance
Etiquette
Global Awareness
Open-minded to new experiences or ideas
Cultural Awareness
Time management
Other:

1=Unprepared...10=Thoroughly prepared 1=Unimportant...10=Extremely important
Preparedness Character Importance
Honesty
Confidence
Dependability
Competence
Integrity
Work Ethic
Other:

1=Unprepared...10=Thoroughly prepared 1=Unimportant...10=Extremely important
Preparedness Communication Skills Importance
Understand/follow instructions
Telephone skills
Listening
Verbal expression in speaking
Technical writing
Creative writing
Presentation skills
Foreign language skills
Other:

1=Unprepared...10=Thoroughly prepared 1=Unimportant...10=Extremely important
Preparedness Computer Skills Importance
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Computer-aided design
Computer graphics
Web page development
Computerized accounting
Internet use
Other:

1=Unprepared...10=Thoroughly prepared 1=Unimportant...10=Extremely important
Preparedness Technical Competence Importance
Physical sciences (GEOL, GEOG, etc.)
Biological sciences (BIOL, CHEM, etc.)
Agricultural Sciences (AGRO, ANSC, etc.)
Humanities/Fine Arts (ARTS, MUSC, etc.)
Social Sciences (ANTH, PSYC, etc.)
Communication (ENGL, COMM, etc.)
Mathematics (MATH, PHIL, etc.)
Cultural Diversity (HIST, SOCI, etc.)
Other:

Life Experiences: Listed below are different experiences which may impact the success of new graduates. How important were these experiences in your initial job? Use the scales below to rate your level of involvemnt as a college/university student and the importance of each factor for success in your career. Please enter a number (1-10) for each item in each column.

1=Uninvolved...10=Completely Involved 1=Unimportant...10=Extremely Important
Involvement Factors Importance
Reared on a farm/ranch
Work experiences on a farm/ranch
Internships/Student teaching
Employment in area of career
General work experience
Active student club member
Officer of a student club
International experiences (study abroad, exchange trips, etc.)
Other:

The Future: In your opinion, what are the top growth areas for jobs in the agriculture industry over the next 5-10 years? Please enter a number (1=little growth to 10=significant) for each item.

Growth Areas (potential increase in jobs) Rating
Sales
Management
Environment
Quality Control
Mechanical
Marketing
Research & Development
Consumer Relations
Technical Consulting
Technology/Computerized Systems
Education & Training
Communications
International Agriculture
Other:

Considering the Growth Areas listed above, how can we better prepare students for those areas?

Did you complete an internship program in your major at TAMU? Yes No
Did you complete a student teaching program in your major at TAMU? Yes No
If yes, please tell us how well the internship/student teaching worked for you:

How can the internship and/or the student teaching programs be strengthened?

Please describe other experiences we could provide students to better contribute to their success in the workplace.

What other comments do you have regarding the preparation of graduates in the AGED Department?

What category best describes your race/ethnicity?
White/Caucasian
African American
Hispanic American
Native American
Multi-racial
 What is your age group?
25 years or younger
26 to 30 years old
31 to 35 years old
36 to 40 years old
41 years or older
Where were you raised?
Rural farm or ranch
Rural community (less than 5,000)
Town (5,000 to 50,000)
Small City (50,001 to 200,000)
City (200,001 to 1 million)
Metropolis (Over 1 million)
 Where do you live currently?
Rural farm or ranch
Rural community (less than 5,000)
Town (5,000 to 50,000)
Small City (50,001 to 200,000)
City (200,001 to 1 million)
Metropolis (Over 1 million)

Thank you for your time and participation!

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