Kuwait University College of Engineering & Petroleum Office of Academic Assessment P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait ALUMNI SURVEY http://www.eng.kuniv.edu/oaa/ Tel: 4811188-5868, Fax: 4811772 The faculty and students of Kuwait University are dedicated to the continuous improvement of undergraduate engineering programs. The information that you provide through this survey will be very helpful in this process. We appreciate your help in filling out this survey. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Please note that this survey can be completed online at http://eng.kuniv.edu.kw/oaa/alumni/ Major: Civil Petroleum Chemical Mechanical Name: Computer Electrical Industrial & Management Systems Gender: Male Female Year of Graduation: Employer: JobTitle: Job Description: Mailing Address: E-mail: Tel: Fax: Advanced Degrees (M.Sc. / PhD if any): University Honors/Recognitions (if any): Employment Honors/Recognitions (if any): Membership in professional Societies (if any): Have you attended any professional/technical society conference(s) since graduation? Yes No Have you participated in a continuing education activity e.g.(short courses) since graduation? Yes No Please rate each of the following skills, abilities or attributes in terms of their importance and use in your job, and state how well your education at Kuwait University prepared you for these. 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics and engineering. 2. Conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data. 3. Design a system or component to meet desired needs. 4. Work effectively in teams. 5. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. 6. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities as an engineer (e.g. safety, professional ethics, code of conduct ). 7. Ability to write clear and effective technical documents. 8. Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations. 9. Recognize impact of engineering solutions on the society and environment. 10. Ability to engage in life-long learning (seeking further education, self learning, membership in professional societies). 11. Be aware of contemporary social, economic and political issues. 12. Ability to use computers in engineering analysis/design and in communication. 13. Ability to use state of the art techniques, and tools in engineering practice. 14. Apply knowledge of probability and statistics to engineering problems. Can’t evaluate Not prepared Somewhat prepared Prepared Well prepared Level of preparation Very well prepared Not important Somewhat important Important Very important Importance to employment Extremely important Skills, abilities, and attributes Can’t Evaluate Not Prepared Somewhat prepared Prepared Well prepared 1-Rate your overall preparation at Kuwait University to: Very well prepared Please answer the following questions: - Be an engineer - Obtain your first job after graduation - Compete professionally as an engineer - Contribute to society as an engineer 2.Would you recommend Kuwait University to a friend or a relative? Strongly recommend Recommend Don’t recommend 3.In light of your professional experience, please list three most useful knowledge, skills or attributes that you had acquired during years of education at Kuwait University. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 4.Please list three most useful skills that you think should be taught in the engineering program at Kuwait University. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 5.In your opinion, what should be done to improve the engineering education at Kuwait University (use additional sheets if necessary)? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________