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Show University of Utah Civil Engineering Employer Questionnaire - 2001 Dear <First_Name>: Your response to the following questions is needed, and will assist us in evaluating and improving our programs and procedures. The questions are based primarily on the ABET Accreditation. Under the new ABET Criteria 2000, we evaluate our programs in a variety of ways. One very important evaluation tool is how employers who hire our graduates feel about the Civil Engineering education at the University of Utah. Your opinions will be sincerely appreciated. Lawrence D. Reaveley, Chair PLEASE CORRECT OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION NAME: <First_Name> <MI> <Last_Name> TITLE: <Title> COMPANY: <Company> |A D D R E S S : <Address_1> IC I T Y / S T A T E Z I P: | <Street_or_PO> | < C i t y _ S t a t e _ Z i p > E-MAIL: <Email> IPHONE: <Phone> FAX: I. Objectives of Accreditation The ABET accreditation process is a voluntary system of accreditation that seeks to assure that graduates of an accredited program are prepared adequately to enter and continue the practice of engineering. How do you feel about the education of your employees who are U of U graduates? Please check the box that most closely matches your opinion. Comments will also be welcomed. VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied How do you feel about the preparation of U of U graduates entering engineering practice? | VS | S N | D | VD Comments: II. Basic Level Accreditation Criteria It is the responsibility of the institution seeking accreditation of an engineering program to demonstrate clearly that the program meets the following criteria. Students: The quality and performance of the students and graduates is an important consideration in the evaluation of an engineering program. The institution must evaluate, advise, and monitor students to determine its success in meeting program objectives. VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied To what extent are you satisfied with the knowledge-level our courses and instructors provide students for engineering practice? VS N D VD Comments: Program Outcomes and Assessment: To what extent are you satisfied with the following specific outcomes of the education of University of Utah graduates? If problems, please suggest how we might improve in the space below each item. VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics (including differential equations), probability and statistics, science (to include calculus-based physics and general chemistry) to engineering problems. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data in more than one of the recognized major civil engineering areas. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (c) An ability to design a sustainable and constructible civil engineering system, component, or process to meet desired needs, and considers life-cycle-cost issues. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems in at least four of the following areas: structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, and water resources. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (f) An understanding of civil, professional, and ethical responsibility, especially as it relates to health and safety, and the importance of professional licensure. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (g) An ability to communicate effectively using written, graphical, and verbal skills. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (h) The broad education necessary to understand the ethical, economical, environmental, social, and political impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (i) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning and continuing engineering education as a necessary part of professional practice. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (j) Knowledge of contemporary issues that are effecting our infrastructure and environment. Suggestions: VS S N D VD (k) An understanding of and ability to use the techniques, skills, to include engineering economic skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Suggestions: VS S N D VD Faculty: The overall competence of the faculty may be judged by such factors as education, diversity of backgrounds, engineering experience, teaching experience, ability to communicate, enthusiasm for developing more effective programs, level of scholarship, participation in professional societies, and registration as Professional Engineers. VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied To what extent are you satisfied with the faculty, their qualifications, and effectiveness? VS S N | D | VD Suggestions for Improvement: Facilities: Programs must provide opportunities for students to learn the use of modern engineering tools. Computing and information infrastructures must be in place to support the scholarly activities of the students and faculty and the educational objectives of the institution. VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied To what extent are you satisfied with the skill of students to use modern engineering tools? Suggestions for Improvement: VS N D VD VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied To what extent are you satisfied with the U of U graduates' knowledge of computing and , VS the information infrastructures? Suggestions for Improvement: S N D VD Civil Engineering Department's Mission The department has established and publicized the following three specific statements that collectively make up our mission statement. 1. Prepare students for professional practice by providing a high quality civil engineering education that will enable them to develop the necessary analytical and technical skills, coupled with leadership abilities, to serve the State, Nation, and International communities. 2. Further scholarly research involving both undergraduate and graduate students, and to disseminate significant findings in the areas of faculty expertise. 3. Advance the state-of-the-art and work with industry and government to apply new knowledge and understanding of the problems of the infrastructure and environment of the state, nation and world with hazard mitigation and economic development as integral parts of this interaction. VS = Very Satisfied; S = Satisfied, N = Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; D = Dissatisfied; VD = Very Dissatisfied To what extent are you satisfied that the mission statement is acceptable and that the VS department is achieving the three elements of our mission statement? N D VD Suggestions for Improvement: Recommendations Please provide any recommendations that you feel would be helpful in evaluation the adequacy, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the Civil Engineering Program and/or comments for future improvements. |
