Employer Survey Results Fall 2000
Total Number of Responses:
24 (with 50 total SCSU graduates)
Number of surveys sent: 389 (one to each alumni)
Date of Mailing: August 14, 2000
Compiled on October 31, 2000, by Jennifer Struffert
1. How many St. Cloud State University EE graduates does your company currently employ?
| Number of Employees | Number of Companies |
|---|---|
| 6 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 13 |
2. Please indicate what type of positions these graduates hold:
| Engineering | 43 | 86% |
|---|---|---|
| Management | 5 | 10% |
| Administrative | 0 | 0% |
| OPS Instructor | 1 | 2% |
| Software Developer | 1 | 2% |
3. For those that hold engineering positions, how many can be described as:
| Both Hardware and Software Engineers | 23 | 46% |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware Engineers | 13 | 26% |
| Software Engineers | 7 | 14% |
| Power Engineer | 2 | 4% |
| Systems Engineer | 1 | 2% |
| Technical System Instructor | 1 | 2% |
| No Response | 3 | 6% |
4. Rank on the basis of 1 to 10, with 10 being highest, the preparation your SCSU employees had for their initial job assignment.
| 10 | 11 | 23% |
| 9 | 18 | 38% |
| 8 | 8 | 17% |
| 7 | 2 | 4% |
| 6 | 2 | 4% |
| 5 | 6 | 13% |
| 4 | 1 | 2% |
| 3 | 0 | 0% |
| 2 | 0 | 0% |
| 1 | 0 | 0% |
| No Response: 2 | ||
| Average Response: 8.3 |
5. The following is a list of skills that students should have acquired at SCSU upon graduating. Please indicate whether these proficiencies are satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
a) The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and electrical engineering to practical problem solving and creative design.
| Satisfactory | 45 | 90% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
b) The ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data for proofing concepts and design.
| Satisfactory | 42 | 84% |
| Unsatisfactory | 2 | 4% |
| Not Applicable | 1 | 2% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
c) The ability to design electrical and embedded computer systems to meet desired needs.
| Satisfactory | 44 | 88% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 1 | 2% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
d) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
| Satisfactory | 43 | 86% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 2 | 4% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
e) Aptitude to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
| Satisfactory | 44 | 88% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 1 | 2% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
f) Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
| Satisfactory | 44 | 88% |
| Unsatisfactory | 1 | 2% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
g) The ability to communicate effectively.
| Satisfactory | 44 | 88% |
| Unsatisfactory | 1 | 2% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
h) The ability to understand the impact of electrical engineering solutions in a global and social context.
| Satisfactory | 41 | 82% |
| Unsatisfactory | 2 | 4% |
| Not Applicable | 2 | 4% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
i) A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning.
| Satisfactory | 45 | 90% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
j) Knowledge of contemporary issues in the electrical engineering field.
| Satisfactory | 38 | 76% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 1 | 2% |
| No Response | 11 | 22% |
k) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
| Satisfactory | 41 | 82% |
| Unsatisfactory | 2 | 4% |
| Not Applicable | 2 | 4% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
l) The ability to demonstrate leadership and service in their chosen careers.
| Satisfactory | 43 | 86% |
| Unsatisfactory | 2 | 4% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
6. Are the SCSU graduates employed by your company involved in a formal continuing education program?
| Yes | 17 | 34% |
| No | 20 | 40% |
| Unsure | 8 | 16% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
7. Do you feel that the education provided by SCSU is comparable with other institutions in the state?
| Yes | 42 | 82% |
| No | 2 | 4% |
| Unsure | 1 | 2% |
| No Response | 5 | 10% |
Additional comments:
- SCSU is comparable to MSU, BSU, etc., but not U of M or other non-Minnesota engineering programs (UND, NDSU, MTU, etc.).
- Send us some more! Thanks!
- SCSU needs to do a better job of making a name for itself in engineering. SCSU engineering does not get the respect that it deserves.
- Must have received an excellent education. The graduate is an exceptional engineer and was from the start.
- Logic design process exposure provided was excellent/unusual!
- SCSU graduates are comparable to those of U of M, Cal Tech, and MIT.
