INSPIRE 2016 Graduate Survey Results

This research brief reports the findings from the 2016 administration of the INSPIRE Graduate Edition (INSPIRE-G) survey, which gathers data from recent graduates of educational leadership programs. The survey provides insight into graduates' demographics, professional backgrounds, career intentions, and assessments of their leadership preparation program’s quality, as well as their learning outcomes related to national leadership standards.

The survey was administered to 1,110 graduates from 29 institutions, primarily from UCEA member institutions. Results showed that graduates were generally satisfied with their programs, with high ratings for faculty quality, program rigor, and overall program effectiveness. The highest ratings for learning outcomes were in ethical and professional norms, while leadership areas such as instructional leadership and operations management received slightly lower ratings.

The data also highlighted a trend of a predominantly female and white graduate population, reflecting the ongoing challenge of achieving leadership diversity in schools.

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