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Chart 10. Alumni ‐ Interest in Degree Programs<br />

Half <strong>of</strong> the Alumni who participated in the survey provided final comments about the proposed degree<br />

programs, with many showing strong support overall.<br />

“I think it’s an amazing idea exactly what I have been looking for over the past two years as an<br />

HR pr<strong>of</strong>essional. I know that I would value the degree from an applicant and obtaining the<br />

degree myself would open more doors with my current company.”<br />

“Fanshawe should definitely <strong>of</strong>fer applied degree programs. This will be in line with their<br />

competition and provide more flexibility to their students. These programs will have to be<br />

marketed to both the high school sector and also have the ability to transfer diploma students<br />

and alumni back into their programs. I completely support this venture and it would have been a<br />

huge advantage having this back in the day. Also feel like a focus on articulation agreements<br />

would be fantastic to give their students as many pathway possibilities for advancement. Proud<br />

alumnus!”<br />

Importance vs. Appeal <strong>of</strong> Features <strong>of</strong> Proposed Degree Programs<br />

Current Students were asked to rate the importance <strong>of</strong> each factor in choosing a degree program early<br />

in the survey (ranked in order <strong>of</strong> importance on top 2 box percentage below in Column 1 – Total<br />

Percentage Important). Each <strong>of</strong> these factors was described in each <strong>of</strong> the four proposed degree<br />

program descriptions and Students were asked to rate the level <strong>of</strong> appeal on each <strong>of</strong> these features. The<br />

appeal scores for each <strong>of</strong> the programs were combined (Column 2 – Total Percentage Appeal) and<br />

analyzed by post‐secondary institution choice (remaining columns): interested in college only, interested<br />

in university only, interested in both university and college.<br />

Overall, the descriptions <strong>of</strong> the proposed degree programs appear to satisfy what students are looking<br />

for in terms <strong>of</strong> the criteria that were asked. When analyzing the table below, it is clear that the features<br />

LKSB Degree Program Feasibility Study • 2011<br />

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