Texas A&M University Kingsville
Department of Mechanical Engineering EMPLOYER SURVEY
TO:
Employers of TAMUK ME Graduates
Since you are an employer or supervisor of one or more of our graduates, we request your assistance in the following survey. Your opinions of the on-the-job performance of our graduates and our educational program are very valuable to us. They help us improve our program to better serve you in the future. The survey results will be used only for statistical ABET accreditation and corresponding purposes. Your responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with outside parties. Thank you very much for your cooperation. We will send you an LED pointer or miniature tool kit as a token of our appreciation
Supervisor Information:
Title: Last Name: First Name: E-mail Address: Company: Company Address: Work Phone Number (###-###-####):
Title:
Last Name: First Name:
E-mail Address:
Company:
Company Address:
Work Phone Number (###-###-####):
Information for Assessment of Educational Program at Texas A&M Kingsville:
Supervisor of (MEEN graduates): MEEN graduate's job title: Please describe briefly what the MEEN graduate does at his/her current position: Optional
Supervisor of (MEEN graduates):
MEEN graduate's job title:
Please describe briefly what the MEEN graduate does at his/her current position: Optional
Our Mechanical Engineering Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.
The TAMUK Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives are:
1. To prepare undergraduate students for a lifetime career as practicing professional mechanical engineers.
2. To prepare students to advance their studies and to engage in lifelong learning.
3. To give students an understanding of professional responsibilities with respect to the economic, environmental, societal, and ethical impacts of their actions.
Based on your association with the MEEN graduate(s) of Texas A&M University Kingsville,
5
-
Strongly agree
4
Agree
3
Agree to a certain extent
2
Disagree
1
Strongly disagree
N.A.
No Opinion
1.
MEEN graduate(s) are competent practicing mechanical engineers.
5 4 3 2 1 N.A.
2.
MEEN graduate(s) are or have advanced their studies.
3.
MEEN graduate(s) engage in life-long learning.
4.
MEEN graduate(s) understand their professional responsibilities.
5.
MEEN graduate(s) will / have successful career(s) in industry, government, or academia.
The Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes (a)-(k) listed below are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the the Mechanical Engineering Program.
Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes Assessment:
Based on your association with the MEEN graduate(s), please tell us how well you think mechanical engineering education at Texas A&M-Kingsville has prepared graduates in the following areas:
Very well prepared
Well prepared
Acceptably prepared
Inadequately prepared
Not at all prepared
No opinion
a.
An ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, Science and Engineering.
b.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c.
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
d.
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g.
An ability to communicate effectively.
h.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
i.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j.
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
k.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
l.
Overall, based on your association with the MEEN graduate(s), how well would you say mechanical engineering education at Texas A&M Kingsville has prepared graduates for their careers?
Among the 14 areas listed on this survey, which area or areas needs the most improvement to help future Texas A&M Kingsville MEEN students better prepare for their careers:
Other suggestions you may have as to how the mechanical engineering educational program at Texas A&M Kingsville could be improved:
What are your opinions on the mission statement, objectives, and outcomes of the mechanical engineering educational program at Texas A&M Kingsville:
Which would you like to receive from us : LED Pointer Miniature Tool Kit