Ratings of Career Services - 2005

In addition to asking questions related to employment and graduate education pursued, the alumni survey also encouraged graduates to rate the quality of several career planning services offered at the College of Charleston. Tables 32 through 34 compare the distribution of current scores with those obtained last year (Class of 2003-04).

Table 32
Career Planning and Advising Available in Department or School


Class of 2005 Class of 2004
Ratings Number   Percent Number   Percent
Did Not Use 81        24.6 58        23.8
Poor 27          8.2 19          7.8
Fair 36        10.9 39        16.0
Good  66        20.0 53        21.7
Very Good 81        24.6 38        15.6
Excellent  39         11.8 37         15.2
Total 330     100.0 244      100.0

Table 33
Career Exploration, Counseling, and Planning Services Available
Through the Office of Career Services


Class of 2005 Class of 2004
Ratings Number   Percent Number   Percent
Did Not Use 126       37.8 98         40.2
Poor 19         5.7 17         7.0
Fair 37        11.1 26        10.7
Good  61        18.3 45        18.4
Very Good 66        19.8 38        15.6
Excellent  24          7.2 20          8.2
Total 333     100.0 244     100.0

Table 34
Job Search Services Available Through the Office of Career Services


Class of 2005 Class of 2004
Ratings Number   Percent Number   Percent
Did Not Use  119        36.0  101        41.9
Poor    17          5.1    18          7.5
Fair   24          7.3    26        10.8
Good     60        18.1    38        15.8
Very Good    72        21.8    35        14.5
Excellent     39        11.8   23          9.5
Total 331      100.0 241      100.0
A recently added question on the alumni survey asked respondents to indicate whether they would choose CofC if they were to start their undergraduate education again. Responses to this question reveal that, generally, CofC alumni have a high level of appreciation for their alma mater.

Table 35
If you were to do it again, would you choose the
College of Charleston for your undergraduate education?


Number Percent
No     20       6.0
Yes    311      94.0
Total   331   100.0
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