This alumni survey is to determine whether or not our students are properly prepared to earn a living in the professional field of theatre and confirm the usefulness of our rubrics.
Academic programs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are required to assess the effectiveness of their instructional activities on a regular basis. The Theatre Alumni Survey is one element of the Theatre Program's overall assessment plan. The intention of this survey is to learn what your perceptions are regarding the quality of your educational experiences during your tenure with the UNK Theatre Program.
Please do not write your name on this survey - your responses will remain anonymous. Responses provided by you and other Theatre alumni will be compiled, and a cumulative report will be generated. Copies of this report can be made available at your request.
Please take a few moments to complete this survey and return it to UNK Theatre in the reply envelope provided.
- I completed the following degree program at UNK:
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BA - Theatre Arts |
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Minor - Theatre (general) |
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BAE - Theatre 7-12 Teaching
Endorsement
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Minor - Performance Studies |
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Minor - Theatre Design & Technology
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- I received my degree from UNK in ___________________ (year).
- Since receiving my degree from UNK, I have pursued the following formal education:
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institution/program |
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not applicable |
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some courses, but no degree program |
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second bachelors degree |
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additional teaching endorsement |
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professional degree (JD, MBA, etc.) |
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post-graduate degree (MA, MFA, PH.D.) |
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other formal education |
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- I plan to pursue additional formal education in the future. __ yes __ no
- I read/utilize theatre related journals and periodicals:
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__ sometimes |
__ never
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- I use libraries, the internet, or other sources of information to pursue professional enrichment, hobbies or topics of interest:
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__ often |
__ sometimes |
__ never
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- I attend theatre productions as indicated below:
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always |
often |
sometimes |
never |
| Professional Productions |
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| Regional Theatre Productions |
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| Community Theatre Productions |
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| College/University Productions |
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| High School Productions |
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- I am employed in professional theatre. __ yes __ no
If yes, what type of position?
- I am affiliated with professional theatre organizations. __ yes __ no
(AEA, USITT, SAFD, IATSE, USA, etc.)
If yes, which organization(s)?
- I am affiliated with community arts organizations. __ yes __ no
(community theatre, museum, arts council, etc.)
If yes, which organization(s)?
** Use the following scale to respond to statements 11-19 **
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strongly
agree |
agree |
neutral |
disagree |
strongly
disagree |
not applicable |
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11. |
I was prepared for additional formal education following my program of study. |
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12. |
I developed the writing skills that I needed during my program of study. |
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13. |
I developed the performance skills that I needed during my program of study. |
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I developed the technical skills that I needed during my program of study. |
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15. |
I developed an understanding of theatre culture and events during my program of study. |
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16. |
I am satisfied with my program of study in Theatre Arts at UNK. |
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17. |
I am satisfied with my overall education at UNK. |
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18. |
I would advise others to complete a degree in Theatre Arts at UNK. |
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19. |
I would advise others to complete a degree in any discipline at UNK. |
** Use the following scale to respond to statements 20-28 **
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4 |
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2 |
1 |
0 |
| outstanding |
superior |
good |
fair |
poor |
not applicable |
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20. |
The level of my learning in Theatre Arts at UNK was... |
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21. |
The level of my learning in Performance Studies at UNK was... |
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22. |
The level of my learning in Design/Technical Theatre at UNK was... |
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23. |
The level of my learning in Theatre Education at UNK was... |
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24. |
The overall level of my education at UNK was... |
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25. |
The curriculum I completed at UNK was... |
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26. |
The professional teacher curriculum I completed at UNK was... |
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27. |
I found the theatre facilities at UNK to be... |
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28. |
I found the library resources at UNK to be... |
- Since completing my degree, I have applied for, been offered, or accepted the following types of jobs:
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offered |
accepted |
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teaching theatre 7-12 |
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teaching theatre other than grades 7-12 |
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teaching other than theatre |
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post-secondary teaching in theatre |
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theater related position other than teaching |
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field outside theatre or teaching disciplines
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- I am currently employed at the following level of educational theatre:
| __ middle-school education |
__ higher education |
| __ secondary education |
__ graduate education
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- I typically teach the following subjects each: __ semester __ quarter __ other
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# of classes |
| __ Acting |
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| __ Directing |
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| __ Lighting |
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| __ Scene Design |
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| __ Technical Theatre |
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| __ Costuming |
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| __ Theatre History |
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| __ Dramatic Literature |
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| __ Other_________________________ |
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- Of the subjects I teach, I was best prepared for...
| __ Acting |
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__ Costuming |
| __ Directing |
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__ Theatre History |
| __ Lighting |
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__ Dramatic Literature |
| __ Scene Design |
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__ Other_________________________ |
__ Technical Theatre
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- Of the subjects I teach, I was least prepared for...
| __ Acting |
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__ Costuming |
| __ Directing |
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__ Theatre History |
| __ Lighting |
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__ Dramatic Literature |
| __ Scene Design |
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__ Other_________________________ |
__ Technical Theatre
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** Use the following scale to respond to statements 34-39 **
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4 |
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2 |
1 |
0 |
strongly
agree |
agree |
neutral |
disagree |
strongly
disagree |
not applicable |
| 5 4 3 2 1 |
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34. |
I have adequate knowledge of Theatre Arts. |
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35. |
I have an appropriate understanding of Theatre Arts teaching methods. |
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36. |
I have a sufficient understanding of teaching as a profession. |
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I have an understanding of people of different cultural backgrounds. |
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I have the ability to use instructional technology. |
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I have the ability to work with exceptional students. |
- Based on my program of study, I was prepared for my current position in the following ways:
- I could have been better prepared for my current position in the following ways:
- Regarding your educational experiences in your course of study, what do you think could be improved in the UNK Theatre Program?
- Regarding your educational experiences in your course of study, what do you think the UNK Theatre Program does well?
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