Whether evaluating the quality of education or instruction, the preparedness of faculty, or level of enthusiasm for their subjects, Harcum College's most recent graduates gave highest marks to the faculty and academic programs in the 2021 Graduate Exit Survey.
Annually, the Office of Student Life surveys graduating students regarding multiple facets of their education from Academic Affairs to Campus Activities to Campus Safety to Dining Services. In 2021, 238 respondents answered 119 questions to gauge their level of satisfaction with the College, on a scale from extremely satisfied to very dissatisfied. Respondents were also given an opportunity to comment on each category, which many did voluntarily.
While the survey showed high overall levels of satisfaction across the College regardless of department or area, Harcum graduates consistently rated their academic experience and faculty exceedingly high. These high ratings were reported despite the fact the bulk of their educational experience occurred during the worst pandemic in 100 years. Simply put, Academic Affairs, program directors, and faculty members went above and beyond to manage the disruption caused by COVID-19 and deliver the quality educational experience Harcum College is known for.
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“Our faculty deserve the utmost credit. They are very well-qualified, and they want to do good and serve,” said President Jon Jay DeTemple. “They are motivated to turn out the best practitioners in their fields.”
Fully 91% of graduates agreed or strongly agreed that they received high quality instruction and a quality education. In addition, faculty were rated as well prepared (87%) and enthusiastic (87%), providing sufficient information regarding course objectives, content, evaluation of that content (91%).
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They were also rated highly for their responsiveness and availability to discuss course work (91%).
Regarding their programs of study, 90% of graduates said that their academic program provided a detailed understanding of their anticipated career, and 85% believed their Harcum education has enhanced their ability to get a job or get promoted (83%).
Currently Harcum offers majors in the Allied Health, Art & Design fields, Business, International Studies, and Social Sciences fields. Harcum is currently enrolling students for a January start on the Bryn Mawr Campus and at 15 Partnership Sites across the region. More information is available at harcum.edu or by emailing enroll@harcum.edu.
