Assessment of Student Attitudes

Graduate Survey

The Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Division of Professional Studies have instituted surveys for graduating students. These instruments measure satisfaction with the curriculum to determine whether students think they have been prepared for a chosen profession. The surveys are mandatory for each graduating student. Candidates for graduation are given the Survey of Graduating Seniors by the Office of the Registrar at the same time they receive the Graduation Application. These two documents are available during the semester prior to the semester of anticipated graduation. A filing deadline for the application is stipulated in the Academic Calendar. The Graduation Application is not accepted by the Office of the Registrar without the completed Graduate Survey.

Periodic Survey of Employers of Graduates

Within two years after graduation from University of Holy Cross, some departments survey employers of recent graduates. Obtaining information about graduates’ job performance, especially in comparison with that of employees with similar preparation at other colleges and universities, enables the department Chairs, program coordinators, and faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs in preparing students for an occupation.