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Appendix B - Student Questions and Responses
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How did you get into transit?
Each of the students needed a job. They saw transit was hiring and
applied.
Are you interested in transit as a career?
Each student had something in mind after graduation other than a
career in transit. However, one individual plans on attending the Bush
School and might consider looking into the transportation certificate -
specifically the transit management certificate.
One student said some transit student employees might be more
interested in staying in transit if they cannot find a job after graduation.
What do you enjoy about your job? Specific areas of interest?
The students stated that it was convenient to work for transit. The
schedules are very flexible and it is on campus. These students had built
up seniority and can have the schedule they want. They also said that
the job is fairly easy - other than very strict in-house policies.
Do you plan on getting your Master's degree?
One student does. Another student said that it depends on if he/she can
find a job.
Would you be interested in getting a transit management certificate?
One student said that he would look into it if he is admitted to the Bush
School.
What types of classes do you think should be part of the certificate
program?
The students thought that our list of electives was good; however, one
student mentioned that possibly a safety course or public health course
could be considered as an elective.
Do you know other co-workers that would be interested in something
like this?
One student stated that he/she did know a couple of students that enjoy
working in transit and would be interested.
One student thought it would be more popular if undergrads could get
the certificate.
One student said it would depend on if he/she can get ajob after
graduation.
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Cherrington, Linda; Sandidge, Matt & Joh, Ken. Transit Management Certificate Program, report, July 2012; College Station, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth303654/m1/25/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.