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Explanation of what the survey is
The Graduate Follow-up survey gives graduates an opportunity to give Northwood Technical College feedback on the training they received and their success in the labor market. This information is used to make necessary changes to our programs and to show incoming students average wages for their programs. The employment information we collect from graduates in the labor market is used to send out an Employment Survey every five years. This survey asks Employers who have hired our students what they think of the training our graduates have received at Northwood Technical College.
Only summary information will be included in our reports, so your individual response will be kept confidential.
How the results affect the college
The Graduate Follow-up Survey is required by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) to be sent out to graduates about six months after graduation. The response to this survey is used to determine funding for technical colleges. The response to this survey is used to determine funding for all Wisconsin Technical Colleges.
- Who is surveyed?
- Students who complete any credential, including an Associate Degree, Two Year Technical Diploma, One Year Technical Diploma, Less Than One Year Technical Diploma, Certificate, Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, or Advanced EMT, will be sent the survey. This means students may be surveyed multiple times during their time at Northwood Technical College.
- What kind of questions are asked?
- Below is a sample of the Graduate Follow-Up Survey and the questions that will be asked.
- Why do we ask for your Employer Information?
- Technical colleges are working more closely with employers to help students learn the skills they need for jobs that are available. This collaboration also helps local businesses find and keep workers who have the right skills.
- Why do we ask for your Salary Information?
- Northwood Technical College collects salary data from our Graduate Follow-Up Survey every year. This data helps prospective students when looking at programs they may be interested in, and the salaries companies are paying employees in the current job market. Salary data can be found in the most recently published college catalog for each program.
- Do you share my information or comments?
- No, our survey staff combines all the responses and removes all identifying information before presenting any data. We will select a couple of quotes from the comment section to share anonymously with our Board Members and Leadership Teams.
- Are there different ways to complete the survey?
Yes, our survey staff provides multiple ways for graduates to complete the survey. Graduates will be sent a paper copy to complete with a prepaid return envelope for them to send back to Northwood Tech. They can also complete the survey online through the Northwood Technical College website. Each graduate will be assigned an access code to use to login to the survey online. Graduates can also complete the survey over the phone with one of our survey staff.
- When will I be surveyed?
- Graduates from the previous academic year will be surveyed the following fall. For example, graduates who graduated in December 2023 and May 2024 will first be contacted about the Graduate Follow-up survey in October 2024. Staff from the Office of Institutional Research will reach out to remind graduates about the survey between October and February. This includes students who have completed any level of credential at Northwood Technical College.
Information on Accreditation Surveys
When it comes to health care, accreditation refers to the official review process that allows organizations like Northwood Technical College to demonstrate their ability to meet official regulatory requirements and standards. Requirements differ per accreditation organization, but the intent remains the same: to prove your healthcare organization’s commitment to meeting accreditation standards results in a higher level of performance and a greater focus on patient care. Because of this, the following programs require an additional survey to be taken.
- Dental Assistant
- EMT-Paramedic
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing – Associate Degree
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
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