The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employer Survey

Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements by circling the number of the appropriate response.

My assessment is based upon my observation of about ________(number) of recent UAB engineering graduates.

                    5 - Strongly Agree
                    4 - Agree
                    3 - Neutral
                    4 - Disagree
                    5 - Strongly Disagree
                    N/A - Not applicable

Compared to graduates at the same level of experience from other engineering programs, the UAB graduates that I have observed are well prepared to

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to problems. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
2. Design and conduct experiments and analyze the data obtained. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
4. Function on multidisciplinary teams. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
5. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
6. Understand my professional and ethical responsibilities. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
7. Make effective oral presentations. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
8. Prepare effective written communications. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
9. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
10. Recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long learning. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
11. Understand and appreciate contemporary issues. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
12. Utilize techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, including the computer, necessary for engineering practice. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
13. Think critically. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
14. Plan strategically. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
15. Adapt to societal change. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
16. Function in a globally-competitive environment. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
17. Which of the following general categories best describes the current work assignments of your UAB graduates? (Circle all that apply.)  
a. Design d. Sales/Marketing g. Environmental
b. Manufacturing e. Management h. Unemployed
c. Research and Development f. Graduate School (field) i. Other (Specify)
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18. Do you encourage the UAB graduates to become Licensed Professional Engineers? YES NO
19. What do you considered to be the greatest strength of our undergraduate program?  
   
20. What do you consider to be the greatest weakness of our undergraduate program?  

 

  
21. Please provide any additional comments/suggestions concerning your employees, the School of Engineering, or the UAB.  

 

  

 Assessment Process for the Employer Survey

  1. The Office of the Dean, on a periodic basis, will solicit employer responses to a survey using this Assessment Form.
  2. The Assessment Forms received from the employers will be collected by the Office of the Dean and transmitted to a designated individual or committee of the Faculty of the School of Engineering.
  3. The designated individual or committee will (a) review responses, (b) tabulate responses, and (c) transmit, in writing, the findings of the survey to the dean and Department Chairs.
  4. The Department Chair will refer each program-related problem to either an individual faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty or an appropriate committee of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty or the entire Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty with a date-specific deadline by which an attempt is to be made to resolve the problem.
  5. By the assigned deadline, the individual or body to which a problem is assigned will be responsible for issuing a report to the Department Chair relative to the attempted resolution of the problem.

Assessment Metric for the Employer Survey

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty will establish target numerical metrics for this Assessment Form.

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