This Survey is for Spring 2000 - Spring 2005 Graduates of Aerospace Engineering

This questionaire asks for your reflections on your experiences at the Clark School of Engineering. Your responses will be used to improve programs and practices for current and future students. Responses will be used for statistcal purposes only and will be held strictly confidential.   Survey deadline is September 10, 2005.   Thank you for your support.

Year of Graduation:
Were you an undergraduate transfer to UM?
 Yes No
SECTION ONE: Engineering Education Knowledge, Skills, and Habits ______________
  For each knowledge, skill, or habit area listed below, please rate your current level of competence in the area first, then rate how important the area is to success in your professional career.
Knowledge and Abilities
Basic Science and Physics

Chemistry
Mathematics
Engineering-Discipline Specific
Computer Skills for Engineering
Current Technologies
Broad, Well-Rounded Education
Global Perspective
Skill and Experience
Problem Solving

Creative Thinking
Writing
Oral Presentation
Interpersonal Communications
Teamwork
Practical Experience (hands-on)
Management
Habits
Engineering Ethics

Professionalism
Social Awareness
Lifelong Learning
Appreciation of Diversity
SECTION TWO: Looking Back at Clark School ___________________________

1.
Did you ever have any of the following pre or early professional experiences while you were enrolled in Aerospace Engineering?

Engineering job (internship, summer, part-time, etc.)
   
Cooperative education (Co-op)
   
Involement in undergraduate research
   
Membership in Engineering student societies
   
Mentored by an Engineering faculty member
   
2.
To what degree did these early experiences impact your ability to:
Solve problems
   
Apply the knowledge and skills learned in class
   
Improve communication with others
   
Develop time management skills
   
Make contacts with practicing engineers
   
Understand what is required to perform as an engineer
   
Obtain first job
   
3.
How helpful were each of the following aspects of your Aerospace Engineering education in securing your FIRST POSITION?
Course work in your major field
                  
Course work in fields outside your major
                  
Participation in research projects in engineering
                  
Field experience (e.g., industry internships, Co-op, etc.)
                  
Student employment related to engineering
                  
Involvement in extracurricular activities (i.e., student societies)
                  
Faculty/staff in my major field
                  
Faculty/staff outside my major field
                  
College career services
                  
The campus Career Center
                  
Alumni contacts
                  
Internet related job services
                  
SECTION THREE: Current Employment ________________________________


1.
Are you currently employed?


 Yes, full-time
Yes, part-time
No, but am seeking employment
No, am not seeking employment

 


2.
Since graduation, how many
professional jobs have you held?

3.
In what type of organization are you CURRENTLY employed? Mark One.

Federal Government
State Government Agency
Other Local Government Agency
Private Business or Company
Non-Profit Organization
Self Employed
Other: (family owned business, military, etc.)

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4.
In your first position after college, how often do/did you use the following skills?
Aerospace Engineering course work knowledge
        
Problem solving skills
        
Mathematical skills
        
Modeling skills (numerical or physical)
        
Computer skills
        
Lab/instrumentation skills
        
Oral communication skills
        
Written communication skills
        
Leading others effectively
        
Effective teaamwork/interpersonal skills
        


5.
What is your current job title?


6.
What is the name of the firm or organization for which you work?

 

 


7.
To what extent is your current job related to Aerospace Engineering?

Directly related
Somewhat related
Not related, but is not important to me
Not related, but I would like a job
        related to engineering

 

 


8.
If you had it to do over again, would you major in the same field?

Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably not
Definitely not
Not sure
Would pick another field within
        engineering (different major)

9. If not, what field would you have chosen?

SECTION FOUR: Overall Program Satisfaction ________________________
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about your program and your career.
1. In general, my career has gone in the direction I intended
       
2. My undergraduate education has provided a solid background for my career.
       
3. I understand why a broad range of courses outside my major is required.
       
4. The global perspective was emphasized in my major courses.
       
5. My program helped me develop an appreciation for life-long learning.
       
6. Career planning assistance from the School of Engineering was helpful with job placement.
       
7. Engineering faculty effectively prepared me for engineering work.
       
8. My program provided adequate information on professional and ethical guidelines for the practice of engineering.
       
9. My undergraduate education has provided adequate financial benefits to me.
       
10. Outside of financial benefit, I think my undergraduate education has improved the quality of my life.
       
SECTION FIVE: Post Degree Plans __________________________________


1.
If you plan to continue your education, what is the highest degree you ultimately plan to earn? Mark one.

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
Other (JD, MBA, MD)
Do not plan to earn additional degree


2.
Do you plan to obtain your Professional Engineer's license (P.E.)?


 Yes
No

2a. If no, why not?


3.
How well prepared do you feel for graduate or professional study?


Very well prepared
Well prepared
Not prepared
Not certain

 

SECTION SIX: Open Ended Questions ______________________________


1.  Please identify the EDUCATIONAL experiences provided by Aerospace Engineering at the Clark School that were
     MOST VALUABLE to your professional development (e.g., specific courses, faculty, advising, Co-op and
     career services, participation in special programs, research experience):


2.  Please identify the EDUCATIONAL experiences provided by the Aerospace Engineering at the Clark School that were
     LEAST VALUABLE to your professional development:


3.  From your perspective now, was there something you would have liked to have learned in Aerospace Engineering
     that was omitted or overlooked?


4.  If there was one thing you would change about your experience in Aerospace Engineering, what would that be and why?

6.  Other comments to be shared with the Chairman of Aerospace Engineering (on any subject):


 

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