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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Employer Survey

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
ST. CLOUD,  MN  56301-4498
(320) 255-3252

Employer Survey

The Department of Electrical Engineering needs your cooperation to answer the following questions.  This survey will be used for assessment of our EE program by ABET for the upcoming review in the year 2001.  Your answers will be considered confidential and will be destroyed after the review process.   Please complete the survey and return it to us.  Thank you very much.

How many St. Cloud State University EE graduates does your company currently employ?  ________

Please indicate what type of positions these graduates hold?

  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Administrative
  • Others
For those that hold engineering positions, how many can be described as:
  • ____  Software Engineers
  • ____  Hardware Engineers
  • ____  Both Hardware and Software Engineers
Rank on the basis of 1 to 10, with 10 being high, the preparation your SCSU employees had for their initial job assignment at your company is ______

Is it likely that these graduates are involved in some form of formal continuing education?

  • Yes
  • No
The following is a list of skills that they should have acquired at SCSU upon graduating.  Please indicate whether their abilities in these areas were satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U).

1. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, electrical engineering to practical problem solving and creative design.

  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
2. The ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data for proofing concepts and design.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
3. The ability to design electrical and embedded computer systems to meet desired needs.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
4. The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
5. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
6. The ability to understand of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
7. The ability to communicate effectively.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
8. The ability to understand the impact of electrical engineering solution in a global and social context.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
9. A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues in electrical engineering field.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
11. The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for electrical engineering practice.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
12. The ability to demonstrate leadership and service in their chosen careers.
  • Satisfactory
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Not Applicable
Finally, do you feel that the education provided by SCSU is comparable with other institutions in the state?  Please give us your comments.