Computer Science Alumni Survey

The purpose of this survey is to collect alumni feedback for improving your program and for program re-accreditation purposes. We seek your evaluation of your educational experience at Cal Poly. Information collected in this survey will be used for the sole purpose of evaluation and improvement of courses, curricula, and programs. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

Background Information

Minor (if any):   

Did you go on co-op? Yes No

           If Yes, where?                

Your current job title is: 
 

                                                                Very low                 Low                  Average               High                    Very high

My satisfaction with my major is:                                                                                                                                 

My satisfaction with the college is:                                                                                                

My satisfaction with the university is:                                                                                         

 

Have you gone or are you planning to go to graduate school?

(Already completed)    (Already started)                  (Within 1-2 years)                     ( Within 5 years)                   (Within 10 years)                        (Undecided)                                 (No)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Undergraduate Advising                                                                                                                    1=not satisfied          5=very satisfied

                                                                                                                                                                            1             2              3                4               5          NA

What is your level of satisfaction with computer science faculty advising?                                                                                      

What is your level of satisfaction with the College of Engineering Advising Center?                                                                      

   

Professional Activities

 

List student clubs/professional societies that you participated in at Cal Poly, along with your level of participation and level of satisfaction.

 

Name of organization                                       Level of Participation      Officer?                                   1=not satisfied        5=very satisfied

                                                                               Low / Medium / High         Yes / No                                 1        2        3          4        5        NA

                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            

List professional societies that you currently participate in, along with your level of participation.

                                                                               

Name of organization                                       Level of Participation      Officer?                               

                                                                               Low / Medium / High         Yes / No                               

                                                                                       

                                                                                       

                                                                                       

 

Mission Statement

 

Computer Science Department Mission Statement:                                                         

 

The Computer Science Department educates students in the discipline of computer science and teaches them to apply their education to solve practical problems in a socially responsible way. Pursuant to the department’s educational mission, faculty engage in research and professional development that allows them to remain current in their fields and to provide technological leadership to the university community.

                                                                                                                                                           1=not satisfied           5=very satisfied

                                                                                                                                                            1          2          3          4          5          NA

How satisfied are you that your overall educational experience at Cal Poly
has been consistent with the mission of the Computer Science Department?                                                                

Are you satisfied that this is an appropriate mission statement for the

Computer Science Department? (Please feel free to comment on the last page.)                                                            

College of Engineering Mission Statement:

 

The mission of the College of Engineering is to educate our students for careers of service, leadership and distinction in engineering or other fields using a participatory, learn by doing, “hands-on” laboratory, project and design centered approach.

                                                                                                                                                                            1=not satisfied          5=very satisfied

How satisfied are you that your overall educational experience at Cal Poly

has been consistent with the mission of the College of Engineering?                                                                             

Are you satisfied that this is an appropriate mission statement for the

College of Engineering? (Please feel free to comment on the last page.)                                                                         

Questions

 

Note:  ITEMS A-R ARE THE ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY’S ENGINEERING CRITERIA 2000 GENERAL OUTCOMES/ATTRIBUTES OF AN ENGINEERING GRADUATE WHILE ITEMS L-O ARE SPECIFIC TO THE COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM.

 

Based upon your experiences in the College of Engineering and the Computer Science program, please respond by circling the most appropriate number. Circle NA for those items that are not applicable or if you have no opinion.

 

Overall, in your career, how well were you prepared to:                                                 1 = not at all   5 = extremely well

                                                                                                                                                                           1        2        3        4        5        NA

A.  Apply knowledge of Mathematics? 
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

B.  Apply knowledge Science (e.g., physics, chemistry)?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                    

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

C.  Apply knowledge Engineering Principles? 
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

D.  Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data? 
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

E.  Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs? 
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

F.   Function on multidisciplinary teams?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

What environment or activity at Cal Poly was most influential in providing this ability?  Please circle a response below.

(Major Courses)                 (Support/Science/Math Courses)                 (GE&B)                         (Co-curricular Activities) 

                                                                                                                                                                

(Coop/Related Work)                    (Senior Project)                                    (Other)

                                                                                                              

G.  Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems? 
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

H.  Understand professional and ethical responsibility?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

What environment or activity at Cal Poly was most influential in providing this ability?  Please circle a response below.

(Major Courses)                 (Support/Science/Math Courses)                 (GE&B)                         (Co-curricular Activities) 

                                                                                                                                                                

(Coop/Related Work)                    (Senior Project)                                    (Other)

                                                                                                              

I.  Communicate effectively?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

What environment or activity at Cal Poly was most influential in providing this ability?  Please circle a response below.

(Major Courses)                 (Support/Science/Math Courses)                 (GE&B)                         (Co-curricular Activities) 

                                                                                                                                                                

(Coop/Related Work)                    (Senior Project)                                    (Other)

                                                                                                              

J.   Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

What environment or activity at Cal Poly was most influential in providing this ability?  Please circle a response below.

(Major Courses)                 (Support/Science/Math Courses)                 (GE&B)                         (Co-curricular Activities) 

                                                                                                                                                                

(Coop/Related Work)                    (Senior Project)                                    (Other)

                                                                                                              

K.  Recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

L.  Discuss contemporary issues and their relationship to engineering/computer science?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

M.  Discuss contemporary issues and their relationship to current social issues?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

What environment or activity at Cal Poly was most influential in providing this ability?  Please circle a response below.

(Major Courses)                 (Support/Science/Math Courses)                 (GE&B)                         (Co-curricular Activities) 

                                                                                                                                                                

(Coop/Related Work)                    (Senior Project)                                    (Other)

                                                                                                              

N.  Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

O.  Understand and apply systems engineering methods and processes, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

P.   Understand and apply basic computer science concepts, including algorithm design and analysis, data structures, abstract data types, object oriented design and programming languages?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

Q.  Understand and apply fundamentals of computer science theory, including finite state automata, formal specifications, logic, computability and NP-completeness?
                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

R.  Call upon skills that are specifically related to your experience with the senior project?     

                In your career?                                                                                                                                                 

               Compared to others?                                                                                                                                        

Additional Comments

 

·         Please comment on areas or topics you feel are most important in helping you succeed in your career. 

 ·         Please comment on areas or topics that you feel we should have emphasized more or improved in your undergraduate program.

 

  ·         Please comment on any positive aspects of your education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

 ·         Please write any message you'd like to give to the faculty, staff, or administration.

 ·         Other comments: