2006-07 College Graduate Survey - College of Continuing Education

College in the Schools
5-Year CIS “Alum” Survey (Administered December 2006 - March 2007)
EVALUATION SUMMARY
Summary of method:
2100 surveys were mailed and the survey was posted online in December 2006. 1813 were considered valid.
Invalid surveys consisted of 223 surveys marked Return to Sender and 64 surveys that were returned from juniors.
A total of 333 valid surveys (from students who graduated from high school in 2002) were returned. This number
includes 45 responses that were returned via the internet. This is an 18% response rate.
Comparison to 5-year survey completed in December 2003
Last time the 5-year alumni survey was done (in December 2003) 1770 surveys were mailed. 472 surveys were
returned, which is a 27% return rate. The final report doesn’t include information about whether any of the
returned surveys were juniors.
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Survey results
Of 333 valid surveys:
Credit Recognition
∙ Students earned an average of 7 UMN credits through CIS; one student reported earning 38 credits.
∙ 332 out of 333 (99.69%) attended college after graduating from high school.
∙ 73 students (22%) reported attending the University of Minnesota, or the University of Minnesota and then
another college, after high school.
∙ 231 students (69%) requested credit recognition for their UMN CIS credits from colleges and universities other
than UMN. 94% of those who requested credit recognition were successful at having SOME or ALL of the
credits recognized. (88% had ALL of their UMN CIS credits recognized.)
∙ 28 students (8%) did not request credit recognition for their UMN CIS credits.
Undergraduate experiences (students could select more than one option)
∙ 80% of the respondents reported an enriched undergraduate academic experience.
∙ 192 (58%) of the respondents had completed or anticipated completing an internship.
∙ 134 (40%) had participated in or anticipated participating in study abroad.
∙ 88 (26%) had completed or anticipated completing a double major.
∙ 34 (10%) had completed or anticipated completing a double minor.
Students also reported completing dual undergraduate degrees, triple majors, quadruple majors, and
undergraduate research.
Students’ educational plans and status
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∙ 49 (15%) respondents were taking an extra year to complete a degree (3 years for the AA or 5 years for the
BA/BS)
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A great help in preparing for college work load.
Comments
A very valuable experience! Saved me lots of time in college and tuition money. Also prepared me for college
level course work.
Ask for a complete package/implementation at each school. To my knowledge, there were very limited advanced
course offerings at Mounds View , 1 CIS course and 3-5 AP courses (foreign language, 2 calculus, 1 English, l
sociology . . .).
By completing a CIS English course during high school, I was free to start taking advanced English courses when
I started my undergraduate degree--which I enjoyed and saved me money. I thoroughly recommend the program.
CIS allowed me to challenge myself to the max potential and encouraged me to be more
analytical/creative/hardworking--skills needed to be successful in college and in the real world. I hope to see my
hs students take advantage of such an opportunity
CIS allowed me to complete required courses before attending college so I was able to register for other
necessary classes. Also, the credits I entered college with allowed me to register ahead of my peers. This was
extremely beneficial.
CIS allowed me to enrich my college experience by allowing me to take on more credits than I could have without
CIS. I truly believe CIS has allowed me more education and knowledge and is one of the reasons I am Successful
now.
CIS allowed me to excel in my H.S. and get through boring classes in high school so I could get the most of out of
my college career later. Plus I loved the classes.
CIS allowed me to study abroad and still graduate on time. It allowed me to challenge myself in high school and
not be bored. I was more prepared for college than many of my freshman colleagues. I had more confidence in
my abilities and was more focused.
CIS encourages students in high school to further their education and attend college. It is vital to introduce CIS
while students are in high school because this is a time when they will be receptive to considering higher
education.
CIS English should be required for all high school students.
CIS gave me a huge head start on life.
CIS improved my writing skills to a great degree. I was far more prepared to write papers in college.
CIS is a great program for high school students who want to attend the University of Minnesota after graduation.
However, other higher educational institutes may not recognize credits acquired through this program, yet they
acknowledge AP or IB courses.
CIS is a great way to earn real college credit in high school, without having to give up the high school experience
or deal with commuting.
CIS is a joke, real college courses are much more time-consuming.
CIS is a wonderful program that helps mature high school individuals to realize college and reach their potential
at, for some, an appropriate age.
CIS is a wonderful program, and it was a nice preparation to my college education. The political science course I
took allowed me to experience college while still in high school.
CIS is an excellent opportunity for forward-thinking high school students and allowed me to take extra classes
during my 4 years in college toward a minor because credits were all accepted at my school.
CIS is an excellent program! I participated in two CIS language courses. This allowed me to study abroad, double
major, and now, after having graduated I work abroad teaching English.
CIS made it possible for me to get a head start at my High School which was really great because my family didn't
have enough money to take me to college during my high school education for PSEO credit courses--also gave
me a challenge--wished there were more classes.
CIS prepared me for college by encouraging me to think and analyze on a higher level than many incoming
freshmen. In addition it allowed me to pursue semester-long study abroad program and complete two majors due
to the credits I had coming into college.
CIS programs are an asset to students who don't have a lot of money for college courses and can fully
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appreciate getting a jump start. The CIS course is also more useful than an Advanced Placement course
because in the end, the student is getting actual school credits on an A-F scale. I would highly recommend CIS
courses to any students looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity while in high school.
CIS programs are invaluable. It prepared me better for college because I had an idea of what college would be
like. I entered college more confident in my abilities because of CIS classes and I recommend the program to all
students I meet.
CIS provided a wonderful opportunity because of the advanced placement. I was able to spend an entire year
studying abroad and it didn't set me back from graduating in 4 years.
CIS saves both money and time.
CIS was a great deal, and helped me on my college career.
CIS was a great experience that was challenging and a unique learning opportunity for me in high school. I would
recommend a class like College Fiction to all students.
CIS was a great precursor of things to come. I felt more confident when I started school having taken a college
level class and my CIS credits allowed me to be exempt from a college course.
CIS was a tremendously useful program and was instrumental in my college success. This program should be
continued and expanded.
CIS was an excellent opportunity. It provided me more time to complete other courses and allowed my Financial
Aid to go a little further.
CIS was definitely worth my time in high school. It allowed me to finish my double major in 4 years because I had
passed out of classes. I would recommend this program to any individual in high school.
CIS was definitely worth the extra work in High school. I was able to save money by not taking the class in college
and I wish I had taken more CIS courses.
CIS was extremely nice to have when I went into college. I didn't have to to take any English classes and I
counted the credits toward my BA. It is great.
CIS was simply the best preparation for a college-level workload. My experience required significantly more effort
than any of the AP courses I took.
CIS was very helpful. I hope more students can benefit from it.
College in the Schools courses are very valuable. Should be available to all high school students.
College in the Schools enabled me to experience college level class without missing out on the high school
experience. It also gave me more freedom when registering for classes in college.
College in the Schools gave me a head start on my college degree which helped me graduate on time.
College in the Schools helps students prepare for the environment and pace of college classes.
College in the Schools helped allow me to finish a BS in 4 years that included a double major, a minor and two
study abroad experiences. My classes were also more challenging than many of my university courses!
College in the schools helped me prepare for college while staying in an atmosphere I was comfortable in.
College in the Schools helped me transition from high school to college. It was great to get met with the reality of
college in the safe setting of high school.
College in the Schools is a great asset and can benefit many high school students. It gets students thinking about
higher education and what they want to do in the near future. College in the Schools helped me improve my
writing skills and I got college credit.
College in the schools is a great benefit for those planning to go to college. Not only does it prepare a person for
the amount of work and fast pace of college but more often than not counts toward a degree and exempts one
from required college courses.
College in the Schools is a great program that actually helped me to graduate early. It doubtless saved me money
and influenced me to attend the U of M.
College in the Schools is a great way to encourage students to pursue post-high school education.
College in the Schools is an excellent way to encourage student to not only continue to higher education but also
allow them to grow in foreign language education which is such a strong necessity in the United States right now.
College in the Schools is one of the best programs the state/U of M can offer. It allows students to get a head
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start and gives them a tremendous advantage in any university or college. I HIGHLY support College in the
Schools.
College in the Schools not only helped me get a head start on my college career but also financially helped me
and, most importantly, prepared me for the academic expectations and rigor that so many high schoolers are
unprepared for when entering the college.
College in the Schools prepared me for college more than AP classes because we were treated more like college
students with the same amount of expectations in CIS. In AP classes, it was just a high school class with a test at
the end.
College in the Schools was a great experience--it was actually one of my favorite classes in high school. I earned
4 college credits that went toward my Intro to Literature class so I didn't have to pay to take it in college. It was
well worth it .
College in the Schools was a great way to prepare for college. These courses, along with my AP courses, helped
me immensely.
College in the Schools was beneficial both financially and academically. Please continue to offer this and other
similar programs to high school students.
College is the schools is a wonderful program which allows students to hold themselves to higher standards of
achievement. I encourage legislators to look deeper into it. TRUE, those of us graduating early thanks to this
program are many, but those students also are the same who will succeed through anything in life, because CIS
gave them a window of opportunity to challenge the complex social reality of our days. I urge legislators to
continue this program.
Completing an undergraduate degree, for most focuses, is hard to do in four years. The more of a head start one
has going into it the better the chances of getting out in four years. I don't think there is any reason why some
freshman level classes cannot be taught in the senior year of high school.
Concurrent enrollment programs are necessary for students to graduate from a 4 year institution in 4 years.
Definitely a valuable experience--get college credit, do college level work, but in the smaller, more personal high
school environment. I wish I could have had more CIS course opportunities.
Essential. They allow students flexibility within the requirements of liberal arts colleges. Without additional credit
I would have been unable to travel abroad and graduate on time. They also provide flexibility in the same manner
when selecting a major.
Excellent opportunity for college-bound high school students to get a head start on general credit coursework.
For high achieving students the CIS program provides an extra incentive to work to their full potential by offering
college credit in high schoool. I think that for student that excel in mainstream high school coursework CIS is
essential.
Graduating college in 4 years these days is VERY difficult! Offering and stressing the importance of CIS classes
in high school is a must to help students accomplish classes, get them out of the way and help speed the process
up.
Great course.
Great experience that really helped prepare me for college level work.
Great program for those willing to make something out of it.
Great program! Excellent way to earn credits from an acclaimed university without doing PSEO.
Had I not had such fine teachers in my regularly offered high school programs I believe CIS would have been
significantly more important. I feel this was an exception, and not the rule, and I hope this program continues to
also give students a taste of college.
Having taken college courses helped me to be able to afford college. If I hadn't taken them it would have been
much more time in college.
Having the program allowed me to be better prepared to succeed in college.
I am very grateful for my CIS experiences. I was more amply prepared for college. Furthermore, I was able to
take more classes at University and study abroad (a wonderful experience) due to my CIS credits.
I believe CIS was a great program that allowed students to earn college credit without having to miss out on the
fun of daily high school life.
I believe that CIS is an excellent program and it was a great way to start college level courses. It deserves
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funding because the students stay in the high school. It is cheaper than having the school pay for post-secondary
classes.
I believe that college in the schools was helpful in allowing me to experience higher level classes as well as aiding
in completing required courses prior to college enrollment.
I believe that the standards applied in the CIS classes meet and often exceed the standards I found in my
undergraduate courses after high school and I also believe that these higher standards helped me excel in high
school and college.
I feel that programs like CIS are essential for a successful college career at a challenging institution.
I felt so much more prepared for college and was able to do better in my college classes.
I found College in the Schools a great way to earn college credit early and for free while still enjoying high school
and its activities. I didn't have to feel left out of high school life as did some students who chose PSEO options.
I found the skills I learned in CIS English to be very useful throughout my 5 years of college. I learned how to
write well and read constructively in CIS and used those skills continuously in college. I am very glad I took CIS
English!
I referred back to my experiences in CIS throughout all of college (specifically the ethnographic writing
assignment). I'm glad I was given the opportunity to participate and would recommend CIS to current high
schoolers.
I think higher education is extremely important for students and these preparatory courses begin an excellent
foundation for learning.
I think it's important to continue programs like college in the schools…not only does it save some money but it is a
valuable learning experience. I gained insight as to what my college courses would be like.
I think that the literature course I took through CIS was very beneficial in preparing me for college-level writing,
reading, and comprehension skills.
I think the program itself is very good in principle, but the particular year I took CIS courses we had a HORRIBLE
teacher. It was very disappointing.
I think this is an excellent program! It helped me to get a jump start in college. It was excellent that it was free, any
aid helps. It was nice not to leave the school like PSEO programs.
I think this program was excellent and I wish I had more opportunities to earn college credits in high school. They
were most beneficial. I would certainly recommend these courses to high school students who want to get a head
start in their college career.
I took a College in the Schools writing course and I think I went into college better prepared than my fellow
students and found the transition into writing for college coursework to be fairly easy.
I was able to graduate with a 4-year degree in 3.5 years. This saved me money and now I have a "real" job before
any of my friends! It also gave me the leeway to take optional courses n college, courses that sounded
interesting, instead of taking generals.
I wish there were more available CIS courses. A public speaking one would have been nice.
I would strongly encourage College in the Schools programs to include more "on campus" days to acquaint
students better to on campus activity.
If education is a value they [legislators] possess, they will support these programs. These programs encourage
students who may be fluctuating upon the decision to attend college or not. They encourage those who need to
be sure they are at that level, but most of all they are an experience any student should have the opportunity to
choose.
If Minnesota is interested in an educated informed workforce and citizenry, College in the Schools is an excellent
way to jump start this.
Important we provide more programs for those who can't do post-secondary and commute.
It is a major benefit and wonderful opportunity for hs students to have an opportunity to receive an education from
the U of M.
It was a great program! I was in a position where I had to pay for my own schooling and because of this program I
was able to save myself 1 year of student loans--about $20,000!
It was a huge boost in helping Emily graduate in 4 years . Both Stout and Bethel accepted her English credits
without a problem. Her teacher was very positive about Emily doing well when she went on to college. Emily is
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currently living in Ecuador so I filled this in. Also a real money saver. Her mom Beverly.
It would be great if more schools accepted these credits. I was told when I enrolled I would get credit yet most
colleges I applied to did not recognize them as college undergraduate equivalent courses.
It's a wonderful program for gifted students. Please continue it!
It's an incredible opportunity for students to reach their goals and push them towards achieving maximum
potential. The experience is invaluable and will keep this state's educational system at the top.
It's good for America and helps our country maintain good citizens and a good standard of living. Fund it for god's
sake.
Many colleges do not accept CIS credit because they don't allow "double-counting" for both high school and
college requirements.
Many schools require courses to be taught on campus by faculty members for credit. AP and IB offer better
transfer options.
More CIS courses should be available to high school students. The really help prepare you for college curriculum
by grading on an essay and test basis--there aren't any worksheets in college!!!
My CIS English class was the class from high school that prepared me the most for college level classes.
My college in the schools course gave me a glimpse of what college-level courses are like. It helped prepare me
for the workload typical of many college classes. I appreciated the warning--greatly!
My experience with CIS adequately prepared me for the type of work I would encounter in college. I especially
valued my CIS writing course. Strong writing and oral skills were key in my success at Hamline University. CIS
substantially contributed to the development of these skills.
No.
Not only did CIS save me time and money in my undergraduate degree, it also really prepared me for college. It
was a great experience and I am still very happy that I had the option of CIS. I would recommend CIS to any high
school student.
One of the best programs available! I only wish I would have taken more CIS courses while in high school.
Perfect for those intending to go on to college. Prepares you for what to expect to come and how to handle the
coursework.
Please teach students how to use these credits for undergraduate programs.
Probably one of the best decisions I made in high school was enrolling in CIS courses. When I went to college, I
was ahead of the game.
Programs like CIS are very important. Not only did CIS allow me to earn college credit while in high school but my
class prepared me for the pace of college studies.
Some of the books I read in CIS are still my favorites to date, and the reading I did in CIS helped prepare me for
the difficulties of college because I had already entered the literary college "discussion" realm in my CIS class.
Taking CIS honors composition was key to my success in college but only because I had a professor that treated
her students like adults and expected professional work.
The benefit of the CIS program is in the rigor of the course. It varies from school to school and teacher to teacher.
It is ridiculous to consider that the U of M's campus and accrediting process is so loosely controlled there is too
much (rest of comment could not be deciphered).
The CIS program prepared me very well for college. It was more beneficial than the AP program because the
credits automatically transferred and instead of judging your knowledge by one cumulative test, the entire
curriculum was challenging.
The CIS program was a great alternative for advanced placement classes. CIS classes were focused on learning
instead of studying for a test. CIS classes kept me focused on college, which average high school classes
couldn't do for me.
The class I took was wonderful. There was no pressure unlike an AP Class, to succeed. It also helped me
prepare for college and know what to expect.
The college in the schools course was one of the best classes I took in h.s. even with being in all IB classses.
The College in the Schools program gave me the advanced option I wanted to improve upon my high school
experience. I did the honors program at my university, which used seminars coming the subjects that I would
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have received credit for through CIS, otherwise the credits might have helped me more.
The College in the Schools program helped me gain critical thinking skills that were key to college-level learning. I
also became prepared to handle the academic responsibilities of an undergraduate. It was a wonderful stepping
stone.
The College in the Schools program is great for high school kids that are not challenged by the normal high
school curriculum.
The courses helped me to graduate a semester early from college. Very worthwhile program.
The credits I earned from the U of M allowed me to take courses for a minor and complete my major and minor in
4 years. Very Valuable!
The extra college credits I earned through CIS allowed me to take lighter course loads throughout my undergrad
education and thus allowed me to concentrate on and excel in my courses.
The problem I encountered during my CIS experiences was that my HS gave me a grade higher than I received in
the college course. Example a B became an A. However, the teacher told us our grade in the HS section
therefore I began college with a 2.0 and had to work to increase it because my credits transferred automatically
because I enrolled in a U of M campus. If I had gone to a non-U of M affiliated school I would have chosen not to
transfer the credits but was not given a choice with the U of M system.
The reason I checked disagree for #11 is because I only took one CIS course. Had there been more offered it
would have played a more significant role on my college prep.
The University of Minnesota -Twin Cities Medical School does not accept CIS credit, which is of annoyance for
me at the present moment.
These programs are important motivators and are particularly encouraging for students from low-income families.
This is a valuable experience for high school students. I have never regretted taking CIS courses; and I highly
recommend them to high schoolers.
This is a valuable program. For me, it allowed me to have upperclassman standing more quickly, allowing me to
register for classes before many of my peers.
This is a very strong program that prepares students for the rigorous class schedule.
This is a wonderful program and a great advantage for students from Minnesota.
This is a wonderful program that allowed me to mature and prepare for college while in high school.
This is absolutely a necessary program for students who are advanced learners.
This is an amazing program that allowed me the opportunity to take a college-level course as a high school
senior. I was able to visit the campus for a speaker and was given a feel for what the level of academics might be
like at a post-secondary institution.
This is an excellent way for high school kids to earn credits while still attending near home and with peers.
This program allows for unique opportunities for more challenge in high school. I believe it is important for kids
who get bored with regular classes and beneficial for a college career.
This program was by far the best opportunity I had in high school to prepare for college work, especially at a
college like St. Olaf.
This program will only be effective with good teachers in the high schools, something CIS has no control over.
This was a fantastic program. It helped me prepare for college as well as allowed me to graduate early.
This was a wonderful program for high school students to earn free college credits plus give them an advanced
course while in high school, is very important and extremely worthwhile.
This was such a great opportunity for me. It really helped me as well as my fellow classmates get a feel for a real
college course. It helped to put things into perspective as they relate to the college experience.
U of M's CIS program is excellent but needs to have a balanced conservative/liberal view point (classes tend to
have a liberal viewpoint.)
When compared to PSEO I enjoy CIS more because you did not need to leave the comfort of your high school
and your friends to get college credit.
When I reflect back to my college in the schools experience from high school, I now realize it was the best
preparation I could have had to easy transition into the college lifestyle. I am so thankful for the resources it
offered me.
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With the right teacher, CIS can be challenging and helpful in preparing for college. I went to a public university so
the credits transferred easily, but making sure they transfer to all schools would be helpful.
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Language Studies
56 students indicated that they had participated in a CIS language class:
∙ 2 chinese
∙ 22 French
∙ 28 German
∙ 1 Hebrew
∙ 3 Spanish
27% of the respondents that had participated in a CIS language class had completed or anticipated completing a
major or minor in the language they had studied through CIS.
∙ 8 French
∙ 6 German
∙ 1 Spanish
Former CIS language students had used or anticipated using their foreign language skills in the following ways
(respondents were able to select more than one choice)
∙ 2 Graduate studies in the language (2 French)
∙ 19 Study abroad (2 Chinese, 8 French, 8 German, 1 Spanish)
∙ 12 Work abroad (1 Chinese, 8 French, 3 German)
∙ 3 A teaching career in the foreign language (1 Chinese, 2 French)
∙ 35 Travel (2 Chinese, 13 French, 19 German, 1 Spanish)
∙ 19 By combining the language with work in business or a career for which the foreign language might be useful
(9 French, 9 German, 1 Spanish)
∙ 8 Double major (5 French, 3 German)
∙ Other: Personal relationships/friendships; Peace Corps
Impact of CIS language courses on choice of study or scholarship options
90%--It made me want to be a German teacher. I even applied for the full-ride scholarship and took 2 more
semesters of German in college and continue on learning languages--Danish!!
Allowed me to explore the language more fully.
CIS courses allowed me to enter college with a head start, enabling me to concentrate on fewer classes per
semester, study abroad and still graduate early!
CIS was better. I am teaching English in France. Only French I took was CIS.
Did not affect it either way.
Did not have any impact.
Did not impact.
Gave me an introduction to something I wanted to continue studying in college.
I already wanted to study French but my extra credits from CIS made it easier to complete a double major with
one major being French.
I studied abroad in France due to my French language background. I used these and other French courses to
complete a European Studies minor.
I use German in my job today. The fact that I am proficient in the language helped me get the job.
I was able to get French credits before arriving to college. This allowed me to spend a semester abroad and to
double major.
I was further along in German so I was able to start at a higher level and complete that major in less time so I was
able to have a second major too and still graduate in 4 years
I went into international studies. I understood Latin American people's needs and their culture.
I would have liked to minor in French but my major was too demanding for a minor.
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Impact of CIS language courses on choice of study or scholarship options
Influenced me to study another language (Chinese)
It allowed me to only need one more semester of language--and I chose to expand on German. The program
helped strengthen my German skills. I did not receive any scholarships for German, nor was I offered any.
It allowed me to take classes that involved some information that I learned in U of M-CIS language courses. Gave
me interest to take classes I wouldn't think of taking
It didn't really.
It didn't so much. I just liked the language and wanted to learn it while in high school.
It didn't, it was just an opportunity to get ahead before I started college.
It furthered my interest and advanced my language learning. Also helped me to learn more about that culture. It
opened a door for me to look at a different culture other than the U.S.
It gave me more freedom in class selection. I was exempted from having to take language courses and that
allowed me to complete my double major in just 4 years.
It prepared me for the pace and structure college courses require.
Learning a second language is important. It helps broaden your perspective and helps overcome global
isolationism. "Language shapes thought." and learning at least one additional language is a start.
More scholarship options available.
No impact
No impact.
Not much
Not only did I learn another language, but I also learned part of a different culture which is important to my
personal background and my professional work today.
The experience opened up more study abroad choices, but didn't apply to my general college study or
scholarship options.
Very strong impact. Increased my desire to continue learning (abroad) especially with starting position/advanced
courses.
Additional comments about CIS language studies
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I enjoyed the challenge. My instructor was kind and very knowledgeable about her material.
I work for Alliame - a German owned company. The experience opened doors for me to potentially work in
Germany at some point in my career. I am unsure if I will ever do this.
In my career as a fashion publicist in LA, I have many Parisian clients.
It's wonderful!
Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this research. I hope my children will have CIS opportunities offered in their
schools in the future.
The course on the high school campus was outstanding (actually 2 courses). Both of my parents also taught
German and they had the greatest respect for my hs German teacher.
This was a great experience in high school!
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NOTES for next 5-year survey:
Consider offering an incentive (respondents to the first 5-year survey were eligible to receive a $50 gift certificate
from Barnes and Noble)
Collect responses from juniors, too. There is no incentive for the juniors to return a blank survey. Ask
respondents to indicate whether they were juniors or seniors in 200? at the end of the survey. Move other
demographic questions to the end of the survey as well. Make the first question something interesting.
Change the question about whether CIS played a significant role in preparing the student for college. Some
students disagreed with the statement because they had only taken 1 CIS class and didn’t feel that it played a
“significant” role in preparing them. Maybe this question should only be asked of students who took two or more
CIS classes.
Change the question about the impact of CIS language courses on choice of study. At least one person appears to
have misinterpreted this and answered the question about the language courses they took after CIS.
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