Alumni Survey

To Our Alumni,

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. We value your input, which will help us to identify areas in our educational program that may need to be strengthened.

This questionnaire is just one part of our program for continuing improvement. If you have areas of concern, which are not addressed in this questionnaire, make a note in the comments section or contact the Director of the Swalm School at 662-325-2480.

Thank you.

Alumni Survey
Your name (optional)*:
Your E-mail Address (optional)*:
* Note: This information is kept separate from the survey results. Your name and e-mail address is used for Alumni List.
Highest degree received in ChE from MSU:
Month and Year of Graduation:
Other degrees received:
Employment:
Industry:

Statements 1-4 describe our Program Objectives. These are broad statements that describe what we are preparing our graduates to achieve.

Rate the remaining Program Outcomes (5-26) according to your recollection of how well these were achieved upon graduation from MSU. Note the two columns allowing a rating based on both your educational experience and the degree of importance to your career. The scale ranges from 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest rating.

In the comments section (at the end of the survey), please provide post-graduation examples (e.g. promotions, assignments, design projects, awards) that support how Program Objectives 1-4 have been met after graduation.

N/A: Not applicable 1: Poor 2: Fair 3: Average 4: Very Good 5: Excellent

# Program Objectives: MSU Chemical Engineering graduates will? Please rate how well you believe our ChE program prepared you to achieve these Program Objectives after graduation. Please rate the level of importance to your career.
1 Successfully enter the chemical engineering profession as design, contact and process engineers (and related designations) with prominent companies in the chemical process industries, petroleum and petro-chemical industries, pulp and paper industry, consulting or other, related chemical industries.
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2 Demonstrate an ability to address unstructured problems specific to chemical engineering technical specialties by identifying and implementing solutions using the proper tools, practical approaches and flexible thinking.
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3 Pursue post-baccalaureate degrees in chemical engineering and related fields, business and professional programs including medicine and law.
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4 Demonstrate proficiency in chemical engineering practice and leadership development by advancing in their chosen fields to supervisory and management positions.
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5 Ability to apply knowledge of math, science, engineering to problem solving.
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6 Ability to design/conduct experiments.
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7 Ability to analyze and interpret data.
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8 Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs.
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9 Ability to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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10 Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
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11 Ability to perform economic analysis of a chemical process and/or plant.
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12 Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
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13 Effective oral communications skills.
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14 Effective written communications skills.
N/A 1 2 3 4 5
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15 Understanding impact of engineering solutions in a global or societal context.
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16 Use of modern computing tools in engineering practice.
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17 Rate your knowledge of global and domestic issues that affect your professional employment.
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18 Recognize the need for and be able to engage in life-long learning.
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19 Understanding of environmental, health and safety issues associated with chemical processes.
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20 Strength of chemical engineering laboratory experiences/hands-on activities.
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21 Participation in student chapters of professional organizations (AIChE, TAPPI, SPE).
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22 Rate overall effectiveness of the undergraduate program in preparing you for your career.
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23 Rate your overall college education relative to that of your peers in your present position.
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24 Rate your level of preparation for graduate school.
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25 Rate your level of preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
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26 Rate your level of preparation to obtain Professional Engineering Registration.
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The space provided is for any comments you would like to make. The character count is limited to 2000 characters. Specific examples of personal achievements, projects, awards, etc. can help us demonstrate achievement of our Program Objectives. Examples include supervisory positions, team participation in design projects, continuing education and professional development and community service.

No names will be used in out data collection.