Graduating Senior Survey, College of Engineering, University of Maryland

Fall 2009
This questionaire asks for your reflections on your experiences at the Clark School of Engineering and with the University as a whole. 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. Thank you for your support.

Please identify your major:

Aerospace
Biological Resources
BS-Engineering
Chemical

Civil / Environmental
Computer
Electrical
Fire Protection
Materials

Mechanical
Nuclear
Other (specify)

UID # (NOT your SS#):

Your Email:

Were you an undergraduate transfer to UM? Yes No

SECTION ONE:

Engineering Education Knowledge, Skills, and Habits ________________

In reflecting upon your College of Engineering experiences since your freshman year, please rate your current level
of competence in the following areas:


Knowledge and Abilities Basic Science and Physics			Skill and Experience Problem Solving
Chemistry			Creative Thinking
Mathematics			Writing
Engineering Basics			Oral Presentation
Engineering-Discipline Specific			Interpersonal Communications
Computer Skills for Engineering			Teamwork
Current Technologies			Practical Experience (hands-on)
Broad, Well-Rounded Education			Management
Global Perspective

Habits Engineering Ethics
Professionalism
Social Awareness
Appreciation of the need for Lifelong Learning
Appreciation of Diversity

SECTION TWO:

Your Development as an Engineer in the Clark School _________________

1. Please rate the influences that helped you attain an Engineering degree from the Clark School of Engineering:
My career goals
Advising in my major
Interest in my major field
My parent(s) or other relatives
A member of the Engineering faculty
A member of the Engineering staff
Fellow students
Participation in an engineering related group project
Participation in engineering research
Participation in a co-op experience with an off-campus employer
Participating in tutoring services provided by the school
Interest and competence in my engineering course work
Other, please specify:

2. Please rate your degree of gain in the following areas of engineering:
1. Designing and conducting an experiment to obtain measurement or to gain additional knowledge
2. Analyzing and interpreting a set of data to find underlying meaning
3. Designing a device or process according to a set of specifications
4. Functioning as a technically contributing member of an engineering team
5. Formulating engineering problems
6. Using appropriate engineering techniques: Software: Lab Equipment: Report Writing:
7. Understanding the responsibilities of a professional engineer
8. Effectively expressing engineering-related ideas to others
9. Listening to and interpreting different viewpoints objectively
10. Knowing when to seek out additional information or assistance
11. Learning the importance of keeping current in my field
12. Preparedness for first job or graduate school

3. Did you participate in any of the following experiences while enrolled in the Clark School (if not, please skip to
Question 4): Mark all that apply.

	Engineering co-op
	Engineering job (internship, summer, part-time, engineering related employment)
	Engineering research
	Engineering student societies
	Engineering teaching experience
	Being mentored by a faculty member
	Being mentored by a staff member
	Being a mentor to other engineering students

4. Please use the following scale and rate the items below:
1. I understand my own assets, liabilities and potential as a person.
2. I have developed satisfactory leadership skills and abilities.
3. I have been satisfied with my academic performance (grades earned).
4. The requirements in my major were reasonable and clear.
5. Faculty were fair in their treatment of individual students.
6. Tutoring services were readily available.
7. There is a commitment to academic excellence in the school.
8. Faculty in my program were usually available to me.
9. Faculty advising in my major was a positive experience.
10. Staff advising (in Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support) was a positive experience.
11. Technical courses outside of my major were important to my overall education.
12. Non-technical courses outside my major (such as CORE) were important to my overall education.
13. I would recommend the School of Engineering to a friend.
14. Overall, I am very satisfied with the education I received at the School of Engineering.

SECTION THREE:

Open Ended Questions _______________________________________

1. Please identify the educational experiences provided by the Clark School of Engineering that were MOST VALUABLE
to your professional development (e.g., specific courses, faculty, advising and career services, etc.):

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

3. Please describe other curricular (CORE or elective courses) or co-curricular (Engineering societies, clubs, etc.)
experiences at the University of Maryland that made a positive impact on your education.

4. How satisfied were you with Engineering support (e.g., math, physics and chemistry)? Why or why not?

5. If there was one thing you could change about your experience in the school of Engineering, what would that be and why?

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