FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering


Alumni Survey


Responses to this survey will be used to assess how well the Civil Engineering program prepares its students to meet its educational objectives and outcomes. By answering the following questions, you will help in providing valuable feedback that is needed for program improvement and program accreditation.

Please note that responses to all parts of Questions 5 and 6 are required for the submittal of this survey. Thanks in advance for your participation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Assessment Year:  

major: Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering
term and year degree received:
ethnic background African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Native American other
gender: male female age:  
university:FAMU FSU

1. Graduate School.
a)  Have you enrolled in a graduate school?
yes no
b) If yes, what is the name of the graduate school(s) you attended, degree received (or anticipated) and year?
c) How would you rank  (low=1 and high=5)  your undergraduate preparation for graduate work?
1=poor 2=poor 3=average 4=very good 5=excellent N/A
2. Are you licensed, as a Professional Engineer? yes no
year earned and state:
3.Are you a member of ASCE? yes no
other professional organizations:
4. Background on work placement and experience:
  a)   Did you use the college or university placement office services to help you look for a job?
yes no
  b)   If you participated in more than one job interview, what were your salary offers?
Highest offer $                Lowest offer $  
    current salary range: $26,000-$29,999 $30,000-$34,999 $35,000-$39,999 $40,000-$44,999 $45,000-$49,999 $50,000-$59,999 $60,000-$69,999 more than $70,000
  c) Were you satisfied with the job offers you received? yes no N/A
  d) What type of work setting are you in? check one)
local government state government U.S. government industry corporation self employed military consulting other (please name)
  e) In what geographical area are you located?
Florida Southeast Mid Atlantic Northeast Midwest West International other (please name)
  f) What is your main area of work? (check all that apply)
design construction research management planning sales drafting field work maintenance temporary assignment teaching do not know

other   (please name)

  g) Name and address of your employer:


5. In the table below, please rate how you agree with the abilities that you acquired from your education at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering:

Due to my education in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, I was well prepared to strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
(a) apply knowledge of math, science and engineering skills
(b) design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
(c) design a system or a process to meet the needs of our company
(d) function well on a multi-disciplinary team
(e) identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) understand ethical and professional practice responsibilities and issues
(g) communicate effectively
(h) understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context
(i) recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in lifelong learning
(j) recognize and discuss contemporary issues
(k) apply the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for good engineering practice
(l) demonstrate proficiency in a minimum of four recognized major civil or environmental engineering areas



6. In the table below, please rate how well the skills you gained from your education in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have prepared you to achieve the following program educational objectives.
Due to my education in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, I am able to: strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
a) Progress in successful professional careers in civil, environmental or related fields, or will continue their studies at a graduate level.
b) Be engaged in design or management, professional activities, needed by the society, and which are based on sound academic knowledge, gained management, oral and written communication and leadership skills, and on engineering practices.
c) Become recognized professional engineers with demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and continuous self-improvement in order to respond to the rapid pace of change in the profession of civil and environmental engineering.
d) Contribute to the work force diversity as members and leaders of inter/multi-disciplinary teams.


7. What aspects of your undergraduate education were particularly good and should be retained? Why? In particular, what aspects have been helpful in preparing you for your career and/or graduate training?




8. What changes should be made to improve undergraduate civil or environmental engineering education? Why? In particular, what could be improved to better prepare you for your career and/or graduate training?




9. Additional Comments:




10. Optional
Your Name:
Affiliation:
Address:
Email: