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IE Senior Exit Interview/Survey Results

  
       
   
  1. As a graduating senior, I feel adequately prepared to independently design and conduct experiments.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 18 21 6 5 0  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 22 28 2 1 1  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 20 15 4 2 0  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 16 23 8 5 1  

  2. Please answer the following as of your graduation date:
    1. I have taken the Fundamentals in Engineering exam.

       
       Yes 
       No 
      (S & F) 2001
      		 17 33
      (S & F) 2002
      		 26 29
      (S & F) 2003
      		 22 20
      (S & F) 2004
      		 30 23

    2. If you have not taken the Fundamentals in Engineering exam, do you plan to take it within two years of graduation.

       
       Yes 
       No 
      (S & F) 2001
      		 16 17
      (S & F) 2002
      		 18 12
      (S & F) 2003
      		 14 7
      (S & F) 2004
      		 19 4

    3. If you have taken the Fundamentals exam, do you plan to take the Professional Engineering exam after 5 years EIT experience.

       
       Yes 
       Maybe 
       No 
       
      (S & F) 2001
      		 27 7 9
      (S & F) 2002
      		 17 8 7
      (S & F) 2003
      		 8 15 1
      (S & F) 2004
      		 16 18 0

  3. Please answer the following questions regarding your teamwork experiences:
    1. In general, teamwork experiences in all of my undergraduate courses were positive.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 17 23 7 3 0  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 18 25 8 3 1  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 15 19 5 2 1  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 17 25 5 6 0  

    2. I have a conceptual understanding of group dynamics and team project experiences have given me the skills and strategies that will make any future teamwork successful.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 28 18 3 0 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 30 19 4 2 0  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 24 16 0 0 2  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 25 20 5 2 1  

    3. The instruction and guidance in teamwork I have received from professors in IE was adequate.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 18 28 2 2 0  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 20 22 9 2 2  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 10 28 2 2 0  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 15 30 5 1 2  

    4. The instruction and guidance in teamwork I have received from other NCSU professors was adequate.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 22 20 15 2 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 10 18 19 7 1  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 6 24 7 4 0  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 9 27 13 4 0  

    5. While an undergraduate student, the number professional development seminars that focused on teamwork, interpersonal communication, or time management skills that I have taken the opportunity to attend was:

       0 
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
       6 
       > 6 
      (S & F) 2001
      		 17 9 12 5 3 1 0 2
      (S & F) 2002
      		 21 9 13 4 3 1 0 4
      (S & F) 2003
      		 14 6 6 6 3 3 0 4
      (S & F) 2004
      		 21 8 8 6 4 1 0 5

  4. Please answer the following questions regarding your communicaton skills:
    1. I am confident that my undergraduate instruction in oral and written communication skills have prepared me to perform capably on the job.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 22 18 7 7 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 24 22 7 2 0  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 18 20 3 1 0  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 20 21 10 2 0  

    2. I fully understand the kinds of writing and speaking I will be asked to do as professional engineer.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      20
      21
      8
      0
      0
      		  
      (S & F) 2002
      23
      21
      8
      3
      0
      		  
      (S & F) 2003
      15
      21
      5
      1
      0
      		  
      (S & F) 2004
      13
      25
      12
      3
      0
      		  

    3. I received high quality guidance and instruction in writing and speaking.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 13 20 11 5 0  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 12 33 9 1 0  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 7 21 13 0 1  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 6 29 15 3 0  

  5. Please answer the following questions regarding your understanding of the global issues associated with engineering:
    1. I believe that I have an adequate understanding of the global issues relating to engineering and the societal context of engineering as a profession.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 13 26 10 3 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 13 29 10 2 1  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 9 20 10 3 0  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 8 19 22 4 0  

    2. I believe that my education at NC State has contributed significantly to my understanding of the global issues relating to engineering and the societal context of engineering as a profession.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 11 25 10 5 0  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 18 24 6 6 1  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 12 18 10 2 1  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 10 18 20 4 1  

    3. While an undergraduate student, I have taken advantage of the opportunities afforded me by the various international programs at the university.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 8 7 11 10 15  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 2 8 16 14 14  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 3 4 12 11 12  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 5 5 14 20 9  

    4. Additional educational opportunities are needed for future students to understand the broader context of engineering in society.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 8 17 13 11 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 10 16 21 5 3  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 4 16 19 3 0  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 5 19 22 6 1  

  6. Please answer the following questions regarding life-long learning:
    1. I have participated in life-long learning activities while an undergraduate student on campus.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 12 16 6 6 10  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 15 10 13 9 8  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 5 7 16 1 13  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 6 19 15 3 10  

    2. I believe in the need for life-long learning and plan to pursue life-long learning related to my engineering field.

       
       Yes 
       No 
      (S & F) 2001
      		 44 6
      (S & F) 2002
      		 49 5
      (S & F) 2003
      		 28 12
      (S & F) 2004
      		 50 3

    3. While an undergraduate student, I was a student member and participated actively in an engineering society.

       
       Yes 
       No 
      (S & F) 2001
      		 33 17
      (S & F) 2002
      		 33 22
      (S & F) 2003
      		 25 17
      (S & F) 2004
      		 30 23

    4. I plan to become a full member in an engineering society after graduation.

       
       Yes 
       No 
      (S & F) 2001
      		 35 15
      (S & F) 2002
      		 37 18
      (S & F) 2003
      		 28 13
      (S & F) 2004
      		 31 22

  7. Please answer the following questions regarding your status as an engineering professional:
    1. My undergraduate education at NCSU has adequately prepared me to use my time management and interpersonal communication skills to become a successful engineering professional.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 24 22 2 1 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 22 29 2 2 0  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 18 21 1 1 1  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 23 21 6 3 0  

    2. My undergraduate education at NCSU has adequately prepared me to use my skills and techniques for information-gathering to become a successful engineering professional.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 29 16 4 0 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 29 24 1 1 0  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 18 22 0 1 1  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 22 25 3 2 1  

    3. My total undergraduate instruction and guidance at NCSU has adequately prepared me to become a successful engineering professional.

      Strongly Agree =
       1 
       2 
       3 
       4 
       5 
      = Strongly Disagree
      (S & F) 2001
      		 26 19 4 0 1  
      (S & F) 2002
      		 28 23 3 1 0  
      (S & F) 2003
      		 19 19 2 1 1  
      (S & F) 2004
      		 21 23 6 2 1  

Please select a semester to view the comments provided for each question.

  1. What single aspect of your undergraduate experience was the most positive?
  2. What single aspect of your undergraduate experience was the most negative?
  3. Of the courses you took in the IE Department, which was the "best"? Why?
  4. Of the courses you took in the IE Department, which was the "worst"? Why?
  5. What are your future plans? If you have a job nailed down, who will you be working for, what will you be doing, and what is the salary?
  6. Briefly explain why you have chosen to major in the IE Department.

Draft: June 1, 2001
Updated: September 27, 2004


 



  
   
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