Examining nonprofit human service employee intentions to leave employment

Educational Attainment Survey

Level of Educational Attainment

The first part of this survey includes a set of biographical statements which are designed to achieve a suitable profile of your current level of educational attainment and intention. For the following five statements, circle the response item which best describes you.

I have attained the following level of degree (circle only one):

high-school diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate/PhD

I have worked for my current organization for (circle only one):

less than a year

The highest level of schooling that I completed was (circle only one):

4-year college / university

I am enrolled in the following continuing education programs (circle any that apply):

a. adult education

b.

professional certification c.

post-graduate studies

d. doctoral studies

5.

I anticipate engaging in future studies toward (circle any that apply):

a. professional training/certification

b. Bachelor's Degree

c. Master's Degree

d. Doctorate

The second part of this survey is a 10 item Likert Scale survey. Here, you are asked to circle the statement which best describes your feelings or experiences both educationally and professionally.

5 = Strongly agree

4 = Agree

3 = Neutral

2 = Disagree

1 = Strongly disagree

1. The level of educational attainment that I have achieved has prepared me for the work that I am currently doing in the non-profit sector.

strongly disagree neutral agree strongly agree N/A

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2. The skills that I have acquired through my education are put to good use in my current position.

strongly disagree neutral agree strongly agree N/A

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3. The skills that I have acquired through my education are put to good use in my current field.

4. I receive proper financial compensation for my level of educational attainment.

strongly disagree neutral agree strongly agree N/A

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5. I have a clear path toward advancement in my organization that is commensurate with my level of educational attainment.

strongly disagree neutral agree strongly agree N/A

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6. I am receiving the training and support from my organization necessary to continue my professional education.

strongly disagree neutral agree strongly agree N/A

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7. My organization supports or participates in certification, training and/or professional education programs.