Data Collection Methods

Graduate Information

Information on graduates was collected before or after graduation through one or more of the following:

• Career Services Graduate Survey
• Notice of Employer Hiring Information
• Graduate Statistical Information Form provided by UNL Registration and Records and Alumni Association
• Information Career Services staff obtained through personal contact with the student
• Information updated by UNL Departments and returned to Career Services
• UNL departments surveys duplicated for Career Services

Intern Information

Information on interns was collected through one or more of the following:

• Career Services Intern Survey
• Notice of Employer Hiring Information
• Information Career Services staff obtained through personal contact with the student
• Information updated by UNL Departments and returned to Career Services

Data Limitations/Explanations

• Most information on graduates was collected prior to graduation. Status may have changed later, but updated information often was not provided to Career Services
• When individuals checked multiple categories, Career Services staff selected the most appropriate choices.
• When a major is a joint program offered in two Colleges, (for example, Agribusiness) the statistical information is calculated only once in the primary College. This is particularly true with those receiving a teaching endorsement through the College of Education and Human Sciences but receive their degree from their primary College.
• Some individuals indicated they were continuing employment with their current employer. This affects salary reports of new graduates.
• Students are not required to report internships to Career Services. Internships may be pursued individually or through academic departments.
• Internships are recorded on a semester basis, therefore multiple entries for a single student are possible.