Insights from Tertiary Education Graduate Tracer Study

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Discover the invaluable data and benefits gleaned from tracer studies in tertiary education, focusing on undergraduate and postgraduate indicators. These studies offer a data-driven understanding of graduates' career development, aiding in student recruitment, academic program evaluation, problem identification, education objective monitoring, and teaching improvement.

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Tertiary Education Graduate Tracer Study

MyCOS Improving Education Through Data Who we are Founded in 2006 Specializing in higher education management consulting 230 employees What we do Data survey & evaluation and consulting services 900+ university clients International clients: OECD, Asian Development Bank

Tracer Study Tracer Study - - Categories Categories Employer Survey Three Years Post Graduation Six Months Post Graduation Academic Staff Development Survey Teaching Evaluation Comprehensive College Tracking & Evaluation Student Recruitment Survey

Tracer Study Tracer Study Benefits Benefits Tracer Study Benefits Data-driven understanding of graduates career development can be used to improve student recruitment and career services. Determine whether an academic program can appropriately meet a region s labor market demand and economic development. Survey results may be used to identify and improve problem areas. Monitor the progress of education objectives and provide hard evidence for improving teaching and learning.

Tracer Study Tracer Study Undergraduate Indicators Undergraduate Indicators Employment Rate Recommendation Rate Alumni Evaluation Satisfaction Rate Employment Satisfaction Basic Work Skills Employment Income Employment Status Skills & Knowledge Core Knowledge Variable Indicators* Academic Dept. Relevancy Course Effectiveness Course Evaluation Job Turnover Rate Participation Student Associations Occupation Characteristics Employment Characteristics Career Services Evaluation Employment Services Industry Characteristics *Indicators used for undergraduate tracer surveys

Tracer Study Tracer Study Postgraduate Indicators Postgraduate Indicators Scientific Research Ability Employment Distribution Skills & Knowledge Professional Skills Career Choice Professional Development Postgraduate Outlook Further Education Course Evaluation Postdoctoral Analysis* Teaching Feedback Academic Staff Advisor Evaluation Variable Indicators Income Analysis Faculty/Departmental Support* Academic Department Relevancy Academic Activity Employment Status Campus Experience Internship/Project Experience Satisfaction Rate Graduation Delay* *Indicators used for PhD postgraduate tracer surveys

Tracer Study Tracer Study - - Project Flow Project Flow Survey Preparation Report Writing NO Basic information provided by U client Data Analysis YES Sufficient data collection YES Online Smart Survey Data Cleaning NO

Tracer Study Tracer Study Invitation Through Email Invitation Through Email 1. E-mail invitations are the primary survey method in China. MyCOS surveys the entire graduate population; there is no partial sampling. 2. Follow-up invitations are sent two weeks or more after initial round if no response has been received. 3. Multiple log-ins to complete survey are allowed and answers will be automatically saved as they are filled in. 30 Days: 50% Typical response rate patterns of MyCOS tracer surveys in China. 20 Days: 45% 10 Days: 38% *Chinese chat app similar to Whatsapp

Tracer Study Tracer Study High Response Rate High Response Rate How does MyCOS incentivize students in China to participate in the survey? After completing the survey, graduates will instantly receive a report, comparing their salary and skills with cohorts. Graduates are informed that their survey answers will help their universities improve the quality of education.

Tracer Study Tracer Study- - Compatible With All Devices Compatible With All Devices Complete smart survey system

Tracer Study Tracer Study Well Well- -Designed Questions Designed Questions What is the skill level you have attained upon graduation for the following: Specific skills attained: Level 2: Able to accurately record phone messages Level 4: Able to write detailed instructions for employees Level 6: Able to write a textbook, technical document or product summary Specific skills attained: Level 2: Able to calculate payments Level 4: Able to calculate investment returns Level 6: Able to design a mathematical model to solve engineering or statistics problems

Tracer Study Tracer Study Third Party Advantage Third Party Advantage The MyCOS Advantage Objective. Having MyCOS as a third-party evaluator helps ensure objectivity and impartiality, because it is independent from all ACE stakeholders. Professional. MyCOS has developed its professional tracer survey methodology, technology and analysis tools for over a decade. Competitive. MyCOS focuses on continuous improvement and innovation of evaluation theory and technology in order to keep pace with client demand and competition.

Tracer Study Tracer Study Required Information* Required Information* Country University ACE Title Department/Major Years in ACE Student Name Student ID Contact (Email) *Example only; actual information requested may differ