{"id":3726,"date":"2022-10-20T10:35:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T14:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/careercenter\/?page_id=3726"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:10:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:10:55","slug":"rcnj-first-destination-survey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/careercenter\/rcnj-first-destination-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"RCNJ First Destination Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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22-23 Outcomes<\/a> <\/p>\n The First Destination Survey (FDS) is a nationwide survey developed and managed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The goal of the survey is to gather and measure data on students\u2019 post-graduation outcomes within six months of graduation. Students take the survey through Handshake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For students who have committed to a post-graduation outcome (accepted into graduate school, offered employment, committed to volunteer or military service, etc.), the Survey allows Ramapo to highlight and celebrate that success. For students who are still searching for what\u2019s next, the Survey serves as a useful tool for advisement and further support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n NACE is responsible for developing and distributing standards and practices for higher education institutions to consider when conducting the Survey. They also maintain a clearinghouse for national trends and other data related to the Survey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Cahill Career Development<\/b> Center <\/b>is responsible for the administration of the Survey to all graduating Ramapo students. The Cahill team manages survey promotion, data collection and analysis, and reporting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Graduating Ramapo students <\/b>are asked to complete the Survey to the best of their ability prior to their graduation, even if they haven\u2019t finalized their post-graduation plans yet. Survey responses can be updated while the survey is open, and the Cahill Center can provide additional support as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ramapo faculty and staff <\/b>collaborate with the Cahill Center team in promoting the Survey and ensuring that graduating students are familiar with the Survey and how to complete it. Other departments may collaborate with additional promotional or analytical aspects of the Survey administration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Graduating Ramapo students can expect to receive an email from Handshake a few weeks prior to their graduation date. Additional follow-up emails will be sent to students\u2019 Ramapo email addresses. Additional outreach will be done by the Cahill Center team in collaboration with other campus partners in person (tabling, classroom visits, etc.) and through a social media campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n Any additional outreach provided by Ramapo campus partners is greatly appreciated. Please contact the Cahill Center for more information on how to help!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Absolutely! Students should complete the Survey even if they haven\u2019t yet finalized their post-graduation plans. The Cahill Center\u2019s services remain available to recent graduates still searching for their ideal post-graduation outcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" First Destination Outcomes Annual Reports 22-23 Outcomes 23-24 Outcomes About the First Destination Survey What is the First Destination Survey? The First Destination Survey (FDS) is a nationwide survey developed and managed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The goal of the survey is to gather and measure data on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":607,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3726","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n23-24 Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\nAbout the First Destination Survey<\/h3>\n
What is the First Destination Survey?<\/span><\/h4>\n
How does Ramapo benefit from the Survey?<\/span><\/h4>\n
How is NACE involved in the Survey?<\/span><\/h4>\n
What does Ramapo need to do for the Survey?<\/span><\/h4>\n
How is the Survey promoted to the Ramapo community?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
Can students complete the Survey if they don\u2019t have a job yet?<\/span><\/h4>\n