IE Senior Exit Interview/Survey

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Please circle the best choice.

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

   Strongly Agree =

   1

   2

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   4

   5

   = Strongly Disagree

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

      Yes

      No

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

      Yes

      No

   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

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

   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

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      4

      5

      = Strongly Disagree

   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

   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

   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

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      3

      4

      5

      6

      > 6

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

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      4

      5

      = Strongly Disagree

   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

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

      Strongly Agree =

      1

      2

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      4

      5

      = Strongly Disagree

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

   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

   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

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

      Strongly Agree =

      1

      2

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      4

      5

      = Strongly Disagree

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

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

      Yes

      No

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

      Yes

      No

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

      Yes

      No

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 =

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      5

      = Strongly Disagree

   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

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      4

      5

      = Strongly Disagree

   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

Please write your candid answers to the following questions. Use the back of this sheet if more space is needed. Only summaries of all answers to the questions will be released. Thank you for your help.

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.