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Qualtrics Survey Software1 of 340. WELCOMEWelcome {m://FirstName},Thank you for participating in the Northwestern Alumni Survey. Yourparticipation in this survey is voluntary and you may answer as few or as manyquestions as you wish. Please be assured that the data will be treatedas confidential, and the results of any research or analysis using the data will bepresented in a way that individual respondents cannot be identified. If datafrom this survey are used for academic research, the same rulesof confidentiality and reporting apply.The survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.Your participation is very important and greatly appreciated!If you encounter any problems while taking the survey, please contact PaulSchatz at p-schatz@northwestern.edu.1. EDUCATION SINCE COLLEGE

Qualtrics Survey Software2 of 34Have you enrolled in a graduate or professional degree programsince graduating from Northwestern?YesNoHow well did Northwestern prepare you for graduate orprofessional school?Very wellMore thanadequatelyAdequatelyLess thanadequatelyVery poorlyAre you enrolled in a graduate or professional degree programnow?Yes, I am a full time studentYes, I am a part timestudentNo

Qualtrics Survey Software3 of 34How many years after you finished college did you start yourgraduate or professional education?Immediately1 year later2 to 3 years later4 to 6 years later7 to 10 years later11 or more years laterPlease tell us about the graduate and professional degrees you havepursued, either in the past or currently, and the degrees that youhave completed. Mark all that apply.Master of Arts (e.g., MA)Medical degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS,DVM)Master's in Fine Arts (MFA)Doctoral Degree: Biological sciencesMaster's in MusicDoctoral Degree: Engineering, otherapplied sciencesMaster of Science (MS)Doctoral Degree: Humanities or artsMaster's degree in Business (MBA)Doctoral Degree: Physical Sciences orMathematicsMaster's degree in EngineeringDoctoral Degree: Social sciencesProfessional Masters (e.g., MEd,MPA, MSW, MSN, MAT, MPH, MM)Doctoral Degree: EducationOther Master's DegreeOther doctorateLaw degree (e.g., JD, LLB)Other degree

Qualtrics Survey Software4 of 34Please tell us the University name and year of graduation (actual orexpected) for the graduate degrees you specified above. If you nolonger expect to complete the degree, please check “Do not expect tograduate.” Year should be written as yyyy.

Qualtrics Survey Software5 of 34University nameMaster of Arts (e.g.,MA)Master's in Fine Arts(MFA)Master's in MusicMaster of Science (MS)Master's degree inBusiness (MBA)Master's degree inEngineeringProfessional Masters(e.g., MEd, MPA, MSW,MSN, MAT, MPH,MM)Other Master's DegreeLaw degree (e.g., JD,LLB)Medical degree (e.g.,MD, DO, DDS, DVM)Doctoral Degree:Biological sciencesDoctoral Degree:Engineering, otherapplied sciencesDoctoral Degree:DoCurrently Completed expenrolledDegreetgrad

Qualtrics Survey Software6 of 34Doctoral Degree: SocialsciencesDoctoral Degree:EducationOther doctorateOther degree2. JOBS AND CAREERSAre you employed right now?YesYes, but currently on leave(e.g., sabbatical, parentalleave)NoHow would you characterize your employment?Full time (30 hours or more per week)Part time (up to 30 hours per week)

Qualtrics Survey Software7 of 34Are you looking for employment at this time?YesNoAre you retired?YesNoRight now, are you actively planning or working on starting yourown business?YesNoHow would you characterize the amount of time you're putting intostarting this business?Full timePart time

Qualtrics Survey Software8 of 34Right now, are you spending a significant amount of time on apersonal project, such as a book or artistic endeavor?YesNoHow would you characterize the amount of time you put into thispersonal project?Full timePart timeHave you served in the U.S. military, either currently or in thepast? Mark all that apply.NoYes, I am aveteranYes, currently on Yes, currently inYes, in theactive dutythe ReserveNational GuardDo you currently work for a national or local service organization(such as AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps) or as a paid volunteer formore than ten hours per week?YesNo

Qualtrics Survey Software9 of 34How would you characterize this service or volunteer work?Full timePart timeWould you describe any of your current activities as.Mark all that apply.A fellowship orinternshipFreelancingTemp or contractworkNone of the aboveThinking about your responses above, how would you describe yourPRIMARY activity right now?Employment including military service or service work, as described aboveSeeking employmentFurthering my educationWorking on personal project, such as a book or artistic endeavorStarting a businessCaring for childrenCaring for other family or myselfRetirementOtherYou marked "Other" as your primary activity right now. Pleasespecify:

Qualtrics Survey Software10 of 342.5 CURRENT POSITIONHow well did Northwestern prepare you for your current career?Very wellMore thanadequatelyAdequatelyLess thanadequatelyVery poorlyNotapplicableOverall, how satisfied are you with your career thus far?Very atisfiedVerydissatisfiedNotapplicablePlease provide the name of your firm or organization:Please provide your approximate yearly salary in US Dollars (notincluding sign on bonus, moving expenses, tuition assistance, etc.).

Qualtrics Survey Software11 of 34In what sector are you employed? Mark the best answer.Self-employed in own business or professional non-group practiceFor-profit corporation/company/group-practiceGovernment or other public institution or agency, including militaryNon-profit organization, institution or NGO (e.g., arts/humanservices/international organizations)Please select the industry that best describes your employer.First select your broad industry group, then your specific industry.Industry GroupIndustryYou described the industry of your employer as "Other". Pleasespecify:

Qualtrics Survey Software12 of 34Which of the following best describes your current position?Entry levelMid-levelSenior levelExecutive level (except chief executive)Chief executive (CEO, COO, CFO, GM or principal in a business or otherorganization)How much does your current job involve supervising or managingthe work of others?None or very littleSome, but less thanhalf my timeMore than half mytimeMost of my timeWhether or not you are currently employed, what is your principaloccupation?First select your broad occupational group, then your specific occupation.Occupation GroupOccupationYou indicated "Other" as your principal occupation. Please specify:

Qualtrics Survey Software13 of 34Is your current position related to your undergraduate field(s) ofstudy?Yes, same field as major(s)Yes, related to major(s)No, not relatedHow do you think of your current job?As a careerAs a stepping stone to acareerAs just a job to get by3. WELL-BEING AND COMMUNITYIn general, how satisfied would you say you are with your life rightnow?Very atisfiedVery dissatisfied

Qualtrics Survey Software14 of 34How satisfied are you with your current work/life balance?Very satisfiedSomewhatsatisfiedNeither satisfiednor dissatisfiedSomewhatdissatisfiedVery dissatisfied {e://Field/DOGOODTXT} have you done any of these activities?Please mark all that apply.Served as an officer or on a committee for a local club, organization, or placeof worshipServed as an officer or on a committee for a professional, academic, orbusiness associationServed on a local government board or commissionRun for political officeWorked on a political campaign (candidate or cause)Been a board member for a non-profit organization (local or national)In the past twelve months, how often have you done unpaidvolunteer work?Not at allOnce or twice in the past yearEvery few monthsAbout once a monthAbout once a weekMore than once a week

Qualtrics Survey Software15 of 34Have you participated, beyond making a donation, in any of thesetypes of groups during the past twelve months?A school group, neighborhood, or community association such as PTA orneighborhood watch groupA service or civic organization such as the American Legion or Lions ClubA sports or recreational organization such as a soccer club or tennis clubA church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious institution or organization,not counting your attendance at religious servicesAny other type of organization

Qualtrics Survey Software16 of 34Please indicate how important each of the following is to you at thispoint in your life and career.NotVerySomewhat ImportEssential Important Importantat AlRaising a familyWorking for social and political changeHelping othersBeing well off financiallyGaining recognition from colleaguesBeing successful in a business of your ownDoing creative and expressive workLearning about other cultures and nationsParticipating in politics or community affairsInteracting with people of diversebackgroundsContributing to science and innovationDoing work that is in accordance with yourphilosophy/religion

Qualtrics Survey Software17 of 34How often in your personal or professional life do you interactwith.RarelyVeryorOften Often Occasionally Seldom neverPeople from other cultures or countriesPeople of a different race/ethnicity thanyouPeople with a different religion than youPeople from a different economicbackground than youPeople with different politicalbeliefs/values than yours4. EVALUATING YOUR SCHOOLOverall, how satisfied are you with your undergraduate education atNorthwestern?Very atisfiedVery Dissatisfied

Qualtrics Survey Software18 of 34Would you encourage a current high school senior who resemblesyou when you were a high school senior (similar background,ability, interests and temperament) to attend Northwestern?Definitely Would Probably WouldMaybeProbably Would Definitely WouldNOTNOTWhen you were an undergraduate, how satisfied were you with thesense of community on campus?Very ry dissatisfiedN/A

Qualtrics Survey Software19 of 34Based on what you know now, how well do you think yourundergraduate experience at Northwestern prepared you to:Very More thanLess thanWell Adequately Adequately AdequatelWork effectively as a member of a teamAcquire new skills and knowledge on yourownCommunicate well orallyBe an effective leaderRelate well to people of different races,nations, and religionsThink criticallyWrite clearly and effectivelyRead or speak a foreign languageResolve interpersonal conflicts positivelyDevelop career- or work-related knowledgeand skillsIdentify moral and ethical issuesFormulate creative/original ideas andsolutionsJudge the merits of arguments based on theirsources, methods and reasoningUnderstand your own abilities, interests,limitations, and personalityDevelop self-esteem/confidence5. PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION

Qualtrics Survey Software20 of 34Did you personally borrow money to finance your undergraduateeducation?YesNoWhat was the total amount you personally borrowed to finance yourundergraduate education? 1 to 9,999 10,000 to19,999 20,000 to29,999 30,000 to39,999 40,000 ormoreUnable toestimate theamountDid you personally borrow money to finance your graduate orprofessional education?YesNo

Qualtrics Survey Software21 of 34Did you borrow 50,000 or more for your graduate or professionaleducation?If you are currently enrolled, please give us your best projection of how muchyou will have borrowed for graduate or professional school when you completeyour program.YesNoWhat was the total amount you personally borrowed to finance yourgraduate or professional education? 1 to 9,999 10,000 to19,999 20,000 to29,999 30,000 to39,999 40,000 to49,999Unable toestimate theamountWhat was the total amount you personally borrowed to financeyour graduate or professional education? 50,000- 74,999 75,000- 99,999 100,000- 149,999 150,000 ormoreUnable toestimate theamount