ABET Employer Survey


 

 

 
Ceramic and Materials Engineering Employer Survey

The Department of Ceramic and Materials Engineering (CME) at Rutgers University has attempted to provide its graduates with an education in Ceramic and Materials Engineering and to prepare them for a career in this field. Please use this survey form to evaluate the academic preparedness of employee(s) in your firm or graduate students at your university, past or present, who have graduated from the Department of Ceramic and Materials Engineering at Rutgers University.

I am a/an... Employer Thesis Advisor

Using a rating scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the "highest" or "best", how do you rate your satisfaction with the Ceramic and Materials Engineering education in each of the following?

Lowest Highest
1. Using the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
2. Identifying, formulating, and solving engineering problems. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
3. Designing a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
4. Working in teams. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
5. Designing and conducting experiments, including analysis of results. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
6. Applying mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
7. Communicating effectively. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
8. Understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
9. Recognizing the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
10. Understanding professional and ethical responsibility. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
11. Possessing knowledge of contemporary issues. 1 2 3 4 5 NA

12. In your opinion, of these 11 areas, which are the three most important for your organization (enter question number from above)?

13. In your opinion, how well are graduates prepared to be employed in the field of Ceramic Engineering?
Rutgers University Excellent Good Average Fair Poor NA
Other universities Excellent Good Average Fair Poor NA

14. What schools do you target for recruitment of Ceramic and Materials Engineers?

15. In your opinion, what skills/experiences/courses are most important for success as an entry level engineer with your organization?

16. Other Comments:

Mission of the Department

The Ceramic and Materials Engineering Department is committed to provide qualified students with a relevant education in Ceramic and Materials Engineering preparing them for a productive and rewarding career. This mission is consistent with the overall mission of the University and the School of Engineering. The Department provides an education that is both learning and practice oriented. With its high faculty to student ratio, the Department provides unique course options, extensive laboratory experiences, along with research and co-op internships that have adapted to the changing requirements of employers and graduate schools.

Through continuous feedback from students, alumni, industry and employers the Department has developed a curriculum that emphasizes basic science, engineering and design. But moreover, the curriculum provides flexibility and diversity in allowing students to select areas of concentration that are in the forefront of technology today.

17. Please comment on the following:
Is the Mission of the Department is appropriate? If not, how would you change it?

Educational Objectives of the Department Below are the objectives of the CME Department and the Ceramic Engineering Program. It is our intention that all graduates possess these skills, attributes, and abilities. Given your experience with our graduates, we would appreciate your evaluation of the degree to which the department has been successful in meeting these objectives.

In particular, for each objective, please answer whether you feel the objective is met for graduates of Rutgers University (1-Strongly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Neutral, 4-Agree, 5-Strongly Agree, NA-No Answer):

18. Within the scope of the CME mission, the objectives of the Ceramic Engineering Program are to produce graduates…
Lowest Highest
With an education relevant to current science and engineering, and an education that will lead to a productive and rewarding career 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Who practice in a broad range of industries including ceramic materials production, and have knowledge of management, photonics and optical materials, or nanomaterials. 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Who engage in advanced studies in ceramic materials, ceramic engineering and related or complementary fields of study 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Who are able to function independently and in teams and are proficient in written, oral and graphical communication 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Who are capable of responding to societal, ethical, environmental and engineering constraints to improve the global quality of life 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Who are capable of recognizing the need and responding to a rapidly expanding knowledge base through life-long learning 1 2 3 4 5 NA

19. Do you feel that the Educational Objectives of the Undergraduate Ceramic and Materials Engineering Program meet the needs of engineers graduating today? If not, what changes would you recommend?

Thank you very much for your input!