1. What campus did you attend?
   
   Altoona Berks New Kensington York Other

    

2. What is your current status?
    

   Full-time student, 4-year degree		Employed Full-Time in Engineering Technology
   Part-time student, 4-year degree		Employed Part-Time in Engineering Technology
   Full-time student, graduate school		Employed Full-Time, but NOT in Engineering Technology
   Part-time student, graduate school		Employed Part-Time, but NOT in Engineering Technology
   Not enrolled in school		Not Employed
   Other (please specify )		Other (please specify )
   If enrolled in school, what degree are you pursuing? No Degree AA/AS BA/BS MEng MA/MS PhD What discipline are you studying? Engineering Technology Engineering Business Liberal Arts Other What is the name of the school you are attending?		If employed, please enter the name of your employer and your job title Employer Name: Your Job Title: Is this the same employer that you had while attending Penn State? Yes No Not Applicable       Is this the same position that you had while attending Penn State? Yes No Not Applicable

             

3. Below is a list of competencies or abilities.  To the LEFT of each item, indicate how well your education PREPARED you in this area.  To the RIGHT of each item, indicate how IMPORTANT this competency or ability is to your current job.
    

   How PREPARED were you? 1 - Very UNPREPARED 2 - UNPREPARED 3 - Marginally Prepared 4 - Adequately Prepared 5 - Very Prepared					ABILITY TO...	How IMPORTANT is this activity to your job? 1 = Very UNIMPORTANT 2 = UNIMPORTANT 3 = Neutral 4 = Important 5 = Very Important
   1	2	3	4	5		1	2	3	4	5
   					a. Identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to integration of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, computers, and control components to perform industrial and manufacturing functions.
   					b. Apply concepts of calculus, differential equations, and probability and statistics to the design and analysis of electromechanical systems.
   					c. Apply basic mathematical, scientific, and engineering concepts to technical problem solving.
   					d. Plan and conduct experimental measurements, use modern test and data acquisition equipment, and be able to analyze and interpret the results.
   					e. Apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices, computers, and instrumentation systems to the development, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electromechanical systems.
   					f. Apply engineering mechanics, engineering materials, machine design, and fluid mechanics to the development, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electromechanical systems.
   					g. Demonstrate basic knowledge of control systems, including computer technologies and programming skills as applied to the design, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electromechanical systems.
   					h. Choose appropriate technology to solve problems.
   					i. Apply the engineering design process to solve open-ended problems.
   					j. Recognize the social, economic, safety, quality, reliability, and ethical issues in the work environment.
   					k. Effectively communicate your ideas and solutions orally, in writing, and graphically.
   					l. Work as a professional on a team and in a project environment.
   					m. Recognize the need for life-long learning, be prepared to continue your education through formal or informal study, and be able to adapt to a continuously changing work environment.
   					n. Have respect for diversity, and knowledge of social and global issues.

   
   
4. Please indicate how often you do each of the following:
    

   	Not part of my job	Annually	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
   Design, analyze, or test electrical or electronic components of electro-mechanical systems
   Design, analyze, or test mechanical components of or machine technology related to electro-mechanical systems
   Design, analyze, or test instrumentation devices for electro-mechanical systems
   Develop or validate computer applications for electro-mechanical systems
   Design, analyze or test control equipment for electro-mechanical systems
   Develop electro-mechanical equipment or systems
   Operate electro-mechanical equipment or systems
   Control electro-mechanical equipment or systems
   Troubleshoot problems with electro-mechanical equipment or systems
   Maintain electromechanical equipment or systems
   Manage electromechanical equipment or systems
   Give oral presentations
   Write technical documents
   	Not part of my job	Annually	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
   Write non-technical documents
   Generate graphical illustrations
   Participate on a team
   Lead a team
   Work with technical personnel
   Work with non-technical personnel
   Use analytical software to investigate problems
   Collect, analyze, and interpret data
   Receive additional technical training
   Receive additional management training
   Attend conferences related to your field
   Present at conferences related to your field
   Participate in professional organizations
   Read technical publications
   If you have other tasks that have not been included, please list the most significant ones below:	Not part of my job	Annually	Monthly	Weekly	Daily

   
   

5. How satisfied are you with the education that you received at Penn State?

   Extremely  Dissatisfied	1	2	3	4	5	Extremely Satisfied

6. What aspects of your Penn State education were MOST satisfying to you?

7. What aspects of your Penn State education were LEAST satisfying to you?

8. What were the STRENGTHS of your engineering technology education?

9. What were the WEAKNESSES of your engineering technology education?
    

10. Please add any comments as to how we can improve the engineering technology programs at Penn State.

Thank you for your help in completing this survey.  If you have any questions about the Engineering Technology Programs or this survey, don't hesitate to contact Dhushy Sathianathan at et_alum@engr.psu.edu or 814-865-7589.