follow-up study 2004-2010

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP STUDY

2004-2009

Department of Technology

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

January 2010

THE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Mission Statement - Department

The Department of Technology is an academic unit within the School of Mathematics, Science

and Technology, offering baccalaureate degree programs in Engineering Technology, Industrial

Technology and Aviation Science. The mission of the Department of Technology is to provide a quality

education that prepares a diverse student body for rewarding professional career opportunities or

graduate study in various fields including, engineering technology, industrial technology, aviation science

and technical management. The Department is committed to promoting excellence in teaching, research,

services, and scholarly activities.

Mission Statement -Industrial Technology Program

The Industrial Technology program prepares individuals as Industrial Technologists for

professional responsibilities in the technical and management phase of industry, business, or

government. The program offers specializations and minors in “Computer and Electronics Technology,”

“Computer Networking Technology,” and Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology”. The curriculum

has been designed to provide comprehensive understanding of important content technology areas along

with hands-on experiences. Study in the area of Industrial Technology provides students with

opportunities for advancement in managerial and supervisory positions of industry, business and

government.

Administration

The Department of Technology is one of five departments in the School of Math, Science and Technology. Excellence begins here in the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, home to the following successful career promising departments:

Biology Chemistry, Geology and Physics Mathematics and Computer Science Pharmacy and Health Professions Technology

We offer the following undergraduate B.S. degree programs: Aviation Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Marine Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, Pharmaceutical Science and Physics.

We also offer graduate programs leading to the M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics and the M.S. in Biology.

Faculty

The Industrial Technology program has five full time faculty members, one adjunct professor, and one lab technician. Four of the faculty members are tenured. Four of the faculty members hold doctorate degrees in areas relating to Industrial Technology.

Students

Students enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program represent a diverse population. The Majority of

the students attended high school in northeastern North Carolina. Majority of the students are African-

American. The students are recruited and accepted base on the University guidelines and admission

standards. Currently there are 36 students enrolled in the Industrial Technology program.

Program Graduates

Graduates of the Industrial Technology program are employed in diverse careers in industry, business,

government and education. Even during difficult times, they were able to find employment in the areas

listed below according to the Follow-Up Study 2004-2010.

1. Computer Scientist

2. Assistant Manager

3. Teacher

4. Help Desk Coordinator

5. Teller

6. Graduate Student

7. Chemical Operator

8. Tier and Lube Technician

9. Energy & Rehab Housing Auditor/ Urgent Repair Coordinator

10. Military

11. Cashier Associate

12. Biotechnology Consultant

13. Apprentice Pipefitter

14. IT Client Services Project Assistant

15. Enterprise Systems Administrator

16. Maintenance Technician

17. Equipment Technician

Facilities and Equipment

The Industrial Technology program is housed in Dixon-Patterson Hall, a 35,000 square foot building

constructed in 1976.The laboratories and classrooms are adequate for training and preparation of

technologist.

Funding through the federal, state, and private agencies has made it possible for the department to

acquire up to date equipment and software for the Industrial Technology program.

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Industrial

Technology Program is accredited by The Association of Technology, Management and Applied

Engineering (ATMAE), formerly The National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). It was the first

program on campus to receive full accreditation in1983.

EVALUATION METHOD AND INSTRUMENT

The Department of Technology has gathered information via SurveyMonkey website about its Industrial Technology program graduates. The intent was to gain information so that the department could alter or adjust curricula that would produce competent technologist. A copy of the survey along with a letter to the graduates as it appears on the SurveyMonkey is listed below. Survey gave us the feedback we needed to make informed decisions about our program.

PART I: Follow-up survey of graduates of Industrial Technology Program

Dear Industrial Technology Graduate: The Department of Technology at Elizabeth City State University is interested in systematically listening to its graduates. Therefore, I would appreciate you taking the time to complete the enclosed follow-up study and major program outcomes/student competencies assessment in the Industrial Technology Program. Your thoughtful and honest responses to this evaluation inventory are very important. Your individual information is strictly confidential. Compilation of information summaries for this survey is needed for the accreditation self-study required by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE, formerly NAIT). Also, your responses will give the departmental leadership better insight about various aspects of the Industrial Technology Program that were important to you as well as how satisfied you were with those aspects. If you have email addresses for your former classmates, please assist us by forwarding their name and email addresses (including current addresses and cell phone numbers if available) to us so we could contact them and to include their input into this survey. If you have any question please feel free to contact the Department of Technology via: Ms. Lubertha James ([email protected]) or Dr. Mehran Elahi ([email protected], 252-335-3440). Please return this survey promptly and thank you for your participation. Sincerely, Mehran Elahi, Ph.D., Chair, Associate Prof. Department of Technology Elizabeth City State University 122-A Dixon-Patterson Hall 1704 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Tel: (252) 335-3440 Fax: (252) 335-3760 [email protected]

1. Tell us about yourself

Name:

Company:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP/Postal Code:

Country:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

2. Tell us about your supervisor and employer

Name:

Company:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP/Postal Code:

Country:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

3. When did you graduate?

May/Dec 2004

May/Dec 2005

May/Dec 2006

May/Dec 2007

May/Dec 2008

May/Dec 2009

4. What was your area of specialization?

Computer/Electronics

Mechanical/Manufacturing

Computer Networking

5. What is your present employment status?

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time,but seeking other employment

Not employed, but actively seeking employment

Not employed, and not presently seeking employment

Part-time, but actively seeking full-time employment

6. When did you first begin working in your present position?

Prior to enrolling in the Industrial Technology Program

While enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program

Less than three months after graduation

Three to six months after graduation

More than six months after graduation

Not employed, does not apply

7. What is your present position?

8. Please provide a brief description of your present job-related responsibilities.

9. Have you received a promotion since obtaining your degree?

Yes

No

10. If your answer to the preceding question was "Yes", to what do you attribute the promotion?

Prior training and experiences

Current training and acquisition of skills/knowledge

Other

11. What is your approximate annual salary?

Below $20,000

$20,000-$29,999

$30,000-$39,999

$40,000-$49,999

$50,000-$59,999

$60,000-$69,999

$70,000-$79,999

Above $80,000

12. How many times have you changed jobs since graduating from ECSU?

Never

Once

Twice

More than twice

13. At what level, as a whole, do you think the professors in the Industrial Technology Program exhibited technical competence, professionalism and well-informed in the subject areas in which they taught?

Excellent=5

Above average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1

14. How would you rate your experience in acquiring the scientific knowledge and technical skills, while enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program at ECSU, in enhancing your chances of being more fully employed in the field for which you were being educated?

Excellent=5

Above Average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1

15. If your answer to Question 14 was "Below Average" or "Poor", please provide a brief explanation below.

16. How would you rate the Industrial Technology Program in providing adequate management and communication skills to its students?

Excellent=5

Above Average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1


18. How would you rate the quality of your laboratory experiences in the Department of Technology?

Excellent=5

Above Average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1

19. In your opinion, were the labs and computer exercises/applications you were exposed to in the Department of Technology a reflection of current trends in business and industry?

Excellent=5

Above average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1


21. How would you rate the advisement and counseling provided by the Department of Technology faculty?

Excellent=5

Above average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1


23. How would you rate the ECSU Placement Office in providing appropriate services to assist you in finding a job?

Excellent=5

Above average=4

Average=3

Below Average=2

Poor=1

24. In what manner, if any, are you pursuing your education?

Enrolled in full-time program leading to a graduate degree

Enrolled in part-time program leading to a graduate degree

Taking seminars or on-the-job training

Not enrolled in formal training

Other

25. If you answered "OTHER" to the previous quetion please specify.

26. We would like the opportunity to send your employer an evaluation form that addresses your performance as related to your professional preparation at ECSU? To note your approval of this process, please sign in the space provided below. Thank you for your assistance.

Alumnus Signature:

Supervisor's Name:

PART II: Follow-up survey of graduates of Industrial Technology Program

Based on your experience please check the answer that best describes what you believe you have

attained from the stated program outcomes and student competencies in your coursework and in lab

activities related to your major and specialization.

1. Mathematics and Scientific Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will have introductory knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Psychology, and will apply theories and principles to solve practical technology problems. The graduates will be able to:

poor fair good very good excellent

___Understand and apply

modern physics and

calculations with emphasis on

statics, dynamics, energy,

hydraulic, electromagnetism,

pressure, temperature and

heat.


___ Understand chemistry

concepts, including,

measurements, atomic

structure and bonding and

chemical properties of gases

and liquids.


____Apply appropriate

mathematical procedure and

scientific information to analyze

technical and management

problems.


___ Apply statistics in quality

assurance and data collection. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Understand and apply

basic concept of human

behavior such as motivation,

emotions, personality and

social processes.


2. General Technical Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will have the knowledge of current industry practices, safety, and basic skills, which will facilitate advancement of the individual in the Technology professions. The graduates will be able to:


___ Apply knowledge of computer-aided

drafting and solid modeling. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Understand and apply electrical and

electronics concepts, including ohm’s and

kirchhoff’s laws, parallel and series

circuits, phase measurement and to

construct and test the simple electronics

circuits.


___ Understand fundamentals of Analog

Electronics with industrial applications. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate knowledge of how to

select materials based upon product

design, material properties and

manufacturing processes.


___ Understand and apply principles of

electrical motors and power systems poor fair good very good excellent


programmable logic controllers. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Describe the function and

applications of robotics, sensors, vision

systems and control in a manufacturing

operation.


___ Design and develop technical

projects and test it with appropriate

equipment and instruments. poor fair good very good

excellent

___ Analyze and interpret results of an

experimental study. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Understand safety and recognize the

environmental and workplace conditions

that may be dangerous. poor fair good very good

excellent

3. Management Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will have the knowledge of contemporary business practices and will able to demonstrate the principles of management in the public and private sectors. The graduates will be able to:


___ Apply operation

management knowledge to

calculate break-even points

and select best most

economical vendor.



principles of economy. poor fair good very good excellent


quality control and quality

management poor fair good very good excellent


basic principles of accounting

with emphasis on cost

accounting.


___ Develop fundamental

knowledge of cost estimating,

eg., forecasting, plant budgets,

finance and etc.


4. Communication Skills (For all Specializations) Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication, and presentation skills. The graduates will be able to:


___ Communicate in technical terms,

utilizing appropriate vocabulary and

language of industry, present solutions

to problems in an orderly and logical

way.


___ Write professional business

letters, memos and reports. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Make effective formal

presentations using visual aids. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Develop effective electronic

communications using email software. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate effective speech

communication skills, ie., persuasion,

logic and discussion. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Communicate and function in a

multi-disciplinary team and build

collaborative work skills. poor fair good very good excellent

5. Computer Application Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will apply computer application to technical and management problems. The graduates will be able to:


___ Demonstrate basic computer skills,

including word processing, using

spreadsheets for calculation, data

plotting and create an electronic

presentation.


___ Utilize computer software for testing,

analyzing, simulating and problem-

solving tasks. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Write simple computer programs in

high level language such as C++. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Use a computer to access and

retrieve information. poor fair good very good excellent

6. Technical Specialties Knowledge, Techniques and Skills (COMPUTER and ELECTRONICS specialization ONLY) Student will apply advanced technical skills in contemporary industrial practices related to his or her specialization. The graduates will be able to:


___ Build, test and maintain micro-

computer hardware systems and

peripherals, install software, and

perform diagnostic and

troubleshooting.


___ Apply and analyze digital circuits

with real life applications. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate the ability to use

and program trainer modules to

implement microprocessor-based


application.

___ Demonstrate fundamental

knowledge of assembly language

programming. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Apply the basic networking

concepts. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Use modern tools and

equipment for computer and

electronics practices. poor fair good very good excellent

7. Technical Specialties Knowledge, Techniques and Skills (MECHANICAL and MANUFACTURING specialization ONLY) Student will apply advanced technical skills in contemporary industrial practices related to his or her specialization. The graduates will be able to:


___ Identify the components of fluid power

hydraulic and pneumatic systems and to

apply the principles to practical and applied

problems.


___ Identify machine elements and apply

computer-aided design to design

mechanical opponents. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate the ability to apply laws

of thermodynamics and principles of heat

transfer to thermal and HVAC systems. poor fair good very good excellent

___Apply strength of materials concepts to

perform test and experiments, and to

utilize contemporary material testing

equipment.


___ Understand word address (G and M

code) programming and be able to operate

CNC machines. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Use modern tools and equipment for

mechanical and manufacturing practices poor fair good very good excellent

8. Technical Specialties Knowledge, Techniques and Skills (COMPUTER NETWORKING specialization ONLY) Student will apply advanced technical skills in contemporary industrial practices related to his or her specialization. The graduates will be able to:

Poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge

of computer hardware and software. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate the ability to install,

configure, troubleshoot and upgrade

hardware and software components. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge

of operating systems such as Windows

and UNIX. poor fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate the ability to build a

network system using routers and

switches.

poor

fair good very good excellent

___ Demonstrate the ability to administer

network systems including security and

data recovery Issues. poor fair good very good excellent


computer networking practices.


9. If you have any additional comments about the strengths and/or weaknesses of the Industrial Technology Program, please record them in the space provided below. THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY.

List of Respondents

Name Email Address Phone Number

Jason Spruill [email protected] (252)339-2608

Morris Beasley [email protected] (252)339-2560

Christopher Hill [email protected] (252)339-7410

George Riddick [email protected] (252)312-9382

Jasper T. Sawyer [email protected] (252)335-3903

Thomas Jones [email protected] (252)340-9986

Aqueelah Patterson [email protected] (919)830-6013

Derek Mitchell [email protected] Chelsey Daniels [email protected] Candra Jordan [email protected] (252)465-8498

Thomyka Holloman [email protected] (252)355-0189

James Powell [email protected] (252)813-6336

Antonio Riddick [email protected] (252)267-6893

Marcus Moton [email protected] (336)932-1586

Tramaine Lewis Blount [email protected] (252)793-5327

Phillip D. Riddick Jr. [email protected] (704)284-3531

LaKeisha Moore [email protected] (252)26403527

Jamal Rashaad Willis [email protected] (336)674-4266

Juan Spence [email protected] (252)335-2375

Aliza Williams [email protected] (571)312-5134

Employment of Graduates

Name Company/University

1 Jason Spruill Tandem Inc

2 Morris Beasley General Electric Intelligent Platform

3 Christopher Hill Intel Corporation

4 George Riddick ECSU

5 Jasper T. Sawyer ECSU

6 Thomas Jones Northrop Grumman

7 Aqueelah Patterson PharmaSys, Inc.

8 Derek Mitchell Previously employed by Dollar General

9 Chelsey Daniels North Carolina A&T, Graduate School

10 Candra Jordan Previously employed by Northrop Grumman

11 Thomyka Holloman Wet Cutz

12 James Powell Choanoke Area Development Association

13 Antonio Riddick Wal-Mart

14 Marcus Moton Ecoflo Inc

15 Tramaine Lewis Blount North Carolina State University, Graduate School

16 Phillip D. Riddick Jr. Wachovia

17 LaKeisha Moore Wyle Information Systems

18 Jamal Rashaad Willis Southern Guilford Middle School

19 Juan Spence Food Lion

20 Aliza Williams US Department of Defense

2. Tell us about your supervisor and employer

Name Supervisor and Employee

Aliza Williams

Name: - Dennis Ruth

Company: - Department of Defense

Address: - 5441 Leesburg Pike

City/Town: - Falls Church

State: - VA

ZIP/Postal Code: - 22411

Country: - US

Email Address: - [email protected]

Juan Spence

Name: - Jack Mills

Company: - food lion

City/Town: - suffolk

State: - VA


Country: - USA


Phone Number: - 7579346484

Jamal Rashaad Willis

Name: - Kevin Wheat

Company: - Southern Guilford Middle

Address: - 5747 Drake Rd.

City/Town: - Greensboro

State: - NC


Country: - USA

Phone Number: - 336-674-4266

LaKeisha Moore

Name: - Randy White

Company: - USCG

Address: - Weeksville Rd.

City/Town: - Elizabeth City

State: - NC


Country: - US


Phone Number: - (252)335-6793

Phillip D. Riddick Jr.

Name: - Angie Manley

Company: - Wachovia

Address: - 1064 George Washington Hwy N.

City/Town: - Chesapeake

State: - VA


Country: - USA


Phone Number: - 757-485-8600

Tramaine Lewis Blount Graduate School

Marcus Moton

Name: - Ronnell Williams

Company: - ECOFLO INC

Address: - 2750 Patterson St.

City/Town: - Greensboro

State: - NC


Country: - US

Phone Number: - (336) 855-7925

Antonio S. Riddick

Name: - Benjamin Rude

Company: - Wal-Mart

Address: - 101 Tanglewood pkwy


State: - NC


Country: - United States


Phone Number: - 252-267-6893

James Powell

Name: - Matt Duncan

Company: - Choanoke Area Development Association

Address: - 852 Hickory hollow Rd

City/Town: - Gaston

State: - NC


Country: - USA


Phone Number: - 2525789380

Thomyka Holloman

Name: - Wes Hill

Company: - Edgecombe Community College

Address: - 2009 W. Wilson St.

City/Town: - Tarboro

State: - NC


Country: - USA


Phone Number: - (252) 823-5166

Candra Jordan Formerly Employed by Shipyard and Private Contactor -Unemployed

Chelsey Daniels Graduate School

Derek Mitchell Unemployed

Aqueelah Patterson

Name: - Charles Lankford, CEO

Company: - PharmaSys, Inc.

Address: - 216 Towne Village Drive

City/Town: - Cary

State: - NC


Country: - USA


Phone Number: - 919.468.2547

Thomas Jones

Name: - Wayne Lucas

Company: - Northrop Grumman

Address: - 4101 Washington Ave

City/Town: - Newport News

State: - VA


Country: - USA

Jasper T. Sawyer

Name: -ECSU Address: 1704 Weeksville Road City/Town:-Elizabeth City State:-NC ZIP/Postal Code:27909 Country:-USA Email Address:- [email protected] Phone Number: (252)335-3439

George Riddick

Name: -ECSU Address: 1704 Weeksville Road City/Town:-Elizabeth City State:-NC ZIP/Postal Code:27909 Country:-USA Email Address:- [email protected] Phone Number: (252)335-8746

Christopher Hill

Name: - Intel Corporation

Address: - 6505 W Chandler Blvd

City/Town: - Chandler

State: - AZ


Country: - USA


Phone Number: - 252-339-7410

Morris Beasley

Name: - General Electric

City/Town: - Charlottesville

State: - VA


Country: - USA

Jason Spruill

Name: - Tandem INC


State: - NC


Country: - USA Phone Number: - 252-339-2608

3. When did you graduate?

Out of graduates of Industrial Technology program who responded to the survey, 30% of them graduated

in May/December 2006. There was no graduate of May/December of 2005 who participated in this survey

as shown in the chart below.

4. What was your area of specialization?

Out of graduates of Industrial Technology program who responded to the survey, 40% of them majored in

Computer/Electronics, 35% majored in Computer Networking, and 25% in Mechanical Manufacturing as

shown in the following chart.

5. What is your present employment status?

Most of the respondents to the department’s survey were successfully employed with a relatively high

rate of 65% as full time employment, 20% full time employment, and only 15% not employed as it is

graphically demonstrated in the following chart.

6. When did you first begin working in your present position?

For most of the respondents to the survey, i.e. 60%, it took more than six months after graduation to

begin working in their current position, while for about 35% of the respondents; this period was less than

six months. Please see the following chart for more details.

7. What is your present position?

Name Position Brief Description of Your Present Job-related

Responsibilities

Aliza Williams Computer Scientist Information Assurance Analysis.

Juan Spence Assistant Manager

Covering all the departments in the store. Controlling labor and managing a staff of people. Holding store meetings and training people in a RAD program set up by the company.

Jamal Rashaad Willis Teacher Career Technical Education Teacher- CTE

LaKeisha Moore Help Desk Coordinator Providing customer support. Resetting passwords, assisting employees with account setup, and monitoring the server room.

Phillip D. Riddick Jr. Teller

A bank teller accepts deposits, cashes checks, makes withdrawals, issues negotiable instruments (cashier's checks, money orders and traveler's checks) sells and redeems savings bonds and balances the ATM. In addition to these duties we are expected to meet monthly sales goals.

Tramaine Lewis Blount Graduate Student Workings towards a Masters Degree in Electrical

Engineering.

Marcus Moton Chemical Operator Fuel blending through batch process, QC, bulk consolidation

Antonio Riddick Tire and Lube Express Technician

My position includes changing oil, batteries and tires. I also rotate and balance tires as well as perform flat tire repairs. I assist customers in customer service by helping them with their car problems and answering any questions and concerns they may have.

James Powell Energy & Rehab Housing Auditor/ Urgent Repair Coordinator

I coordinate and inspect rehab projects for low income families.

Thomyka Holloman Adjunct Instructor Teach CIS 110, Introduction to Computers.

Chelsey Daniels Graduate Student/Assistant Pursuing Master’s degree in Industrial Technology

Aqueelah Patterson Biotechnology Consultant

I specialize in validation @ for a number of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in the development,

execution, and summarization of validation protocols including Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational

Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ), Process Validations (PV) of equipment and

New Product Development in Process Engineering. I have a background in terminally sterilized (TS) filling, aseptic (AS) filling, Periodic Performance

Qualifications (PPQ), Media Fills, Cleaning, Mixing and Fill Uniformity Validations, Solid Dose

Manufacturing and Laboratory Remediation. Comprehensive knowledge of current Good

Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP).

Thomas Jones Apprentice Pipefitter Installing and welding piping installation on board aircraft carriers and submarines

Jasper T. Sawyer IT Client Services Project Assistant

Assist in various projects across campus, also assist with the help desk.

George Riddick Part Time Researcher at ECSU

Computer Lab Maintenance, Server setup, New equipment setup and installation, UAV research.

Christopher Hill Enterprise Systems Administrator

Develops, manages, tests and provides support to multiple enterprise wide systems and servers; designs, recommends, installs and supports enterprise-wide computing systems, and related infrastructure, e.g., Active Directory, BIND, CIFS, NFS; performs system interaction design and develops policies, procedures and standards related to the development and maintenance of systems; implements security for server protection and client access; identifies, recommends and implements appropriate design tools and methodologies; analyzes server requirements from functional specifications; develops, maintains and implements application documentation standards; consults on server application design; coordinates changes to server applications, including upgrades, patches and fixes; trains staff to perform technical, support or configuration functions on servers, and provides staff cross-training to support and maintain systems; assists, trains, and advises users; performs related duties as assigned.

Morris Beasley Maintenance Technician Troubleshoot, test, and repair industrial kitchen equipment.

Jason Spruill Equipment Tech Maintain POS computer equipment, repair restaurant equipment, maintain and repair HVAC systems

9. Have you received a promotion since obtaining your degree?

Twenty-percent of the respondents to the survey as shown by the following chart have received

promotion since they had been employed in their current position.

10. If your answer to the preceding question was "Yes", to what do you attribute the promotion?

Among the respondents who had been promoted in their current position, 20% have related their

promotion to the prior training and experiences.

Note: The graph above reflects total % above 100 due to multiple answers allowed for the question.

11. What is your approximate annual salary?

Seventy-five percent (75%) of the respondents have reported an annual salary below $40K, and 25% of

them receive an annual salary in the range of $40K and $60K. For more detailed salary description,

please refer to the following chart.

12. How many times have you changed jobs since graduating from ECSU?

Sixty-percent percent (60%) of respondents had changed their job only once or less as it is shown by the

graph below.

13. At what level, as a whole, do you think the professors in the Industrial Technology Program

exhibited technical competence, professionalism and well-informed in the subject areas in which

they taught?

Faculty members in the Industrial Technology programs have received a very positive response from the

majority of the respondents regarding their technical competencies, professionalism, and being well-

informed in the courses that they had taught. Eighty-five percent (85%) of the respondents have rated

their former instructors above average and excellent, while only 5% of the respondents have rated them

below average.

14. How would you rate your experience in acquiring the scientific knowledge and technical skills,

while enrolled in the Industrial Technology Program at ECSU, in enhancing your chances of being

more fully employed in the field for which you were being educated?

Seventy percent (70%) of the respondents have a positive experience in acquiring knowledge and skill in

the IT program at ECSU. As shown in the graph, 20% and 50% of the respondents rated their experience

excellent and above average respectively.

15. If your answer to Question 14 was "Below Average" or "Poor", please provide a brief

explanation below.

The following is a comment left on the survey:

“I believe that the Industrial Technology Program can help enhance the overall effectiveness of their

program by increasing the projects, research grants, and technology devices that are current and

innovative within the Technology field.”

16. How would you rate the Industrial Technology Program in providing adequate management

and communication skills to its students?

Eighty percent (80%) of the respondents rated excellent and above average for the IT program in regard

with providing adequate management and communication skills to them, while studying at ECSU.


explanation below.

One or more professors seemed to have no interest in advancing some students.

N/A

18. How would you rate the quality of your laboratory experiences in the Department of

Technology?

Sixty-five percent (65%) of the respondents rated excellent and above average for their laboratory

experiences in the Department of Technology.

19. In your opinion, were the labs and computer exercises/applications you were exposed to in the

Department of Technology a reflection of current trends in business and industry?

Eighty-five percent (85%) of the respondents indicated that the IT labs and computer exercises/

applications reflect the current trends in business and industry.


explanation below.

1. Most of the equipment was out of date or broken.

2. Lab Equipment could've used some updating and supplies were limited, if not non-existent

3.

I have not used any Electromechanical Motors in my profession nor do I plan on it. I understand

the course relevance however the training lab should be substituted or re-innovated within

keeping in line with Technology standards and practices.

The use of a Networking Research Lab would be the way to go. A lab that would allow students

to systematically develop, troubleshoot, and administer networking projects on-campus and

remotely via a stand-alone Technology Server connection, utilizing virtual environments.

21. How would you rate the advisement and counseling provided by the Department of

Technology faculty?

Majority of the respondent graduates, i.e. 80% of them, rated the advisement and counseling provided by

the Department of Technology faculty as “above average” and “excellent” as it is shown by the following

chart.


explanation below.

1. I did a lot on my own. I had to take the Senior Project class twice because of a situation that

was out of my control.

2.

I believe the key to excellent advisement is to interview the student and become familiar with

the student's career objectives and academic goals and then place the student with an advisor

that is in line with the overall competencies and focus of that student.

23. How would you rate the ECSU Placement Office in providing appropriate services to assist you

in finding a job?

Twenty percent (20%) of the respondents rated ECSU Placement Office in providing appropriate services

to assist you in finding a job as “above average” and “excellent”, while 55% of the respondents gave an

“average” rating.

24. In what manner, if any, are you pursuing your education?

Fifty percent (50%) of the respondents are not enrolled in any training programs as shown by the

following chart.

25. If you answered "OTHER" to the previous quetion please specify.

1.

Currently doing self study to achieve certifications in CCNA and CISSP. I am planning to enroll

in a graduate program and pursue a Master's Degree in Information Assurance at East Carolina

University after getting the above named certifications.

2. I have already received my Masters degree.

3. In the process of applying to MS Technology Systems specializing in Computer Networking

Management program at East Carolina University

4. enrolling in programs to further studies to attain certifications for a particular duty

5. N/A

26. We would like the opportunity to send your employer an evaluation form that addresses your

performance as related to your professional preparation at ECSU? To note your approval of this

process, please sign in the space provided below. Thank you for your assistance.

PART II: Outcome

1. Mathematics and Scientific Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will

have introductory knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Psychology, and

will apply theories and principles to solve practical technology problems. The graduates

will be able to:

poor fair good very good

excellent Rating

Average Response

Count

___Understand and apply modern physics and calculations with emphasis on statics,

dynamics, energy, hydraulic,

electromagnetism, pressure, temperature

and heat.

0.0% (0) 20.0%

(4) 25.0%

(5) 45.0% (9) 10.0% (2) 3.45 20

___ Understand chemistry concepts,

including, measurements, atomic structure and bonding

and chemical properties of gases and liquids.

5.0% (1) 5.0% (1) 50.0% (10)

30.0% (6) 10.0% (2) 3.35 20

____Apply appropriate mathematical procedure

and scientific information to analyze

technical and management problems.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 30.0%

(6) 60.0% (12)

10.0% (2) 3.80 20

___ Apply statistics in quality assurance and

data collection. 0.0% (0)

10.0% (2)

25.0% (5)

45.0% (9) 20.0% (4) 3.75 20

___ Understand and apply basic concept of human behavior such

as motivation, emotions, personality and social

processes.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 36.8%

(7) 36.8% (7) 26.3% (5) 3.89 19

As it is shown in the following charts, 85% of the respondents graduates understand and apply modern

physics and calculations with emphasis on statics, dynamics, energy, hydraulic, electromagnetism,

pressure, temperature and heat (with average rating of 3.45 out of 5). Ninety percent (90%) of the

respondents understand chemistry concepts, including, measurements, atomic structure and bonding and

chemical properties of gases and liquids (with average rating of 3.35 out of 5). All (100%) of the

respondents can satisfactorily apply appropriate mathematical procedure and scientific information to

analyze technical and management problems (with average rating of 3.8 out of 5). Ninety percent (90%)

of the respondent graduates can apply statistics in quality assurance and data collection (with average

rating of 3.75 out of 5). All (100%) of the respondent graduates understand and apply basic concept of

human behavior such as motivation, emotions, personality and social processes (with average rating of

3.9 out of 5).

Chart showing the average values to responses

2. General Technical Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will have the

knowledge of current industry practices, safety, and basic skills, which will facilitate

advancement of the individual in the Technology professions. The graduates will be able

to:

poor fair good very good excellent Rating

Average Response

Count

___ Apply knowledge of computer-aided drafting

and solid modeling. 5.0% (1) 10.0% (2) 25.0% (5) 45.0% (9)

15.0% (3)

3.55 20

___ Understand and apply electrical and

electronics concepts, including ohm’s and

kirchhoff’s laws, parallel and series circuits,

phase measurement and to construct and

test the simple electronics circuits.

5.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 30.0% (6) 45.0% (9) 20.0%

(4) 3.75 20

___ Understand fundamentals of Analog

Electronics with industrial applications.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 40.0% (8) 50.0% (10)

10.0% (2)

3.70 20

___ Demonstrate knowledge of how to

select materials based upon product design,

material properties and manufacturing

processes.

0.0% (0) 10.0% (2) 35.0% (7) 40.0% (8) 15.0%

(3) 3.60 20


electrical motors and power systems

10.0% (2)

5.0% (1) 40.0% (8) 25.0% (5) 20.0%

(4) 3.40 20


programmable logic controllers.

5.0% (1) 10.0% (2) 20.0% (4) 40.0% (8) 25.0%

(5) 3.70 20

___ Describe the function and

applications of robotics, sensors, vision systems

and control in a manufacturing

0.0% (0) 10.5% (2) 31.6% (6) 26.3% (5) 31.6%

(6) 3.79 19

operation.

___ Design and develop technical

projects and test it with appropriate equipment

and instruments.

5.3% (1) 10.5% (2) 31.6% (6) 26.3% (5) 26.3%

(5) 3.58 19

___ Analyze and interpret results of an

experimental study. 5.0% (1) 5.0% (1) 35.0% (7) 20.0% (4)

35.0% (7)

3.75 20

___ Understand safety and recognize the environmental and

workplace conditions that may be dangerous.

0.0% (0) 10.0% (2) 20.0% (4) 30.0% (6) 40.0%

(8) 4.00 20

As it is shown in the following charts, 85% of the respondent graduates can apply knowledge of

computer-aided drafting and solid modeling (with average rating of 3.55 out of 5). Ninety-five percent

(95%) of the respondent graduates understand and apply electrical and electronics concepts, including

ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, parallel and series circuits, phase measurement and to construct and test the

simple electronics circuits (with average rating of 3.75 out of 5). One-hundred percent of the respondent

graduates understand fundamentals of analog electronics with industrial applications (with average rating

of 3.7 out of 5). Ninety percent (90%) of the respondent graduates can demonstrate knowledge of how to

select materials based upon product design, material properties and manufacturing processes (with

average rating of 3.6 out of 5). Eighty-five percent (85%) of the respondent graduates understand and

apply principles of electrical motors and power systems (with average rating of 3.4 out of 5). Eighty-five

percent (85%) of the respondent graduates understand and apply principles of programmable logic

controllers (with average rating of 3.7 out of 5). Ninety percent (90%) of the respondent graduates can

describe the function and applications of robotics, sensors, vision systems and control in a manufacturing

operation (with average rating of 3.79 out of 5). Ninety-four percent (94%) of the respondent graduates

can technical projects and test it with appropriate equipment and instruments (with average rating of 3.58

out of 5). Eighty-five percent (85%) of the respondent graduates analyze and interpret results of an

experimental study (with average rating of 3.75 out of 5). Ninety percent (90%) of the respondent

graduates understand safety and recognize the environmental and workplace conditions that may be

dangerous (with average rating of 4 out of 5).

3. Management Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will have the knowledge of

contemporary business practices and will able to demonstrate the principles of management in

the public and private sectors. The graduates will be able to:


excellent

Rating Averag

e

Response

Count

___ Apply operation management knowledge

to calculate break even points and select best

most economical vendor.

5.0% (1) 10.0% (2) 50.0% (10) 25.0%

(5) 10.0%

(2) 3.25 20


economy. 0.0% (0) 5.0% (1) 50.0% (10)

35.0% (7)

10.0% (2)

3.50 20

___ Understand and apply quality control and

quality management 5.3% (1) 15.8% (3) 31.6% (6)

26.3% (5)

21.1% (4)

3.42 19

___ Understand and apply basic principles of

accounting with emphasis on cost

accounting.

5.0% (1) 5.0% (1) 40.0% (8) 30.0%

(6) 20.0%

(4) 3.55 20

___ Develop fundamental knowledge of cost estimating, eg.,

forecasting, plant budgets, finance and etc.

0.0% (0) 5.0% (1) 40.0% (8) 40.0%

(8) 15.0%

(3) 3.65 20

As it is shown in the following charts, 85% of the respondent graduates can apply operation management

knowledge to calculate break-even points and select best most economical vendor (with average rating of

3.25 out of 5). Ninety-five percent (95%) of the respondent graduates understand and apply principles of

economy (with average rating of 3.5 out of 5). Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the respondent graduates

understand and apply quality control and quality management (with average rating of 3.42 out of 5).

Ninety percent (90%) of the respondent graduates understand and apply basic principles of accounting

with emphasis on cost accounting (with average rating of 3.55 out of 5). Ninety-five percent (95%) of the

respondent graduates develop fundamental knowledge of cost estimating, e.g., forecasting, plant

budgets, finance and etc (with average rating of 3.65 out of 5).

4. Communication Skills (For all Specializations) Students will demonstrate effective written and

oral communication, and presentation skills. The graduates will be able to:


excellent Rating

Average Response

Count

___ Communicate in technical terms, utilizing appropriate vocabulary

and language of industry, present solutions to

problems in an orderly and logical way.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 30.0%

(6) 45.0% (9)

25.0% (5)

3.95 20

___ Write professional business letters, memos

and reports. 0.0% (0) 5.0% (1)

35.0% (7)

35.0% (7) 25.0%

(5) 3.80 20

___ Make effective formal presentations using visual

aids. 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0)

25.0% (5)

45.0% (9) 30.0%

(6) 4.05 20

___ Develop effective electronic

communications using email software.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 25.0%

(5) 25.0% (5)

50.0% (10)

4.25 20

___ Demonstrate effective speech

communication skills, i.e., persuasion, logic and

discussion.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 25.0%

(5) 45.0% (9)

30.0% (6)

4.05 20

___ Communicate and function in a multi-

disciplinary team and build collaborative work

skills.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 25.0%

(5) 45.0% (9)

30.0% (6)

4.05

As it is shown in the following charts, one-hundred percent of the respondent graduates can communicate

in technical terms, utilizing appropriate vocabulary and language of industry, present solutions to

problems in an orderly and logical way (with average rating of 3.95 out of 5). Ninety-five percent (95%) of

the respondent graduates write professional business letters, memos and reports (with average rating of

3.8 out of 5). One-hundred percent of the respondent graduates make effective formal presentations

using visual aids (with average rating of 4.05 out of 5). One-hundred percent of the respondent graduates

develop effective electronic communications using email software (with average rating of 4.25 out of 5).

One-hundred percent of the respondent graduates demonstrate effective speech communication skills,

i.e., persuasion, logic and discussion (with average rating of 4.05 out of 5). One-hundred percent of the

respondent graduates communicate and function in a multi-disciplinary team and build collaborative work

skills (with average rating of 4.05 out of 5).

5. Computer Application Knowledge and Skills (For all Specializations) Students will apply

computer application to technical and management problems. The graduates will be able to:


excellent Rating

Average Response

Count

___ Demonstrate basic computer skills, including

word processing, using spreadsheets for

calculation, data plotting and create an electronic

presentation.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 15.0% (3) 30.0%

(6) 55.0% (11) 4.40 20

___ Utilize computer software for testing,

analyzing, simulating and problem-solving

tasks.

0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 30.0% (6) 20.0%

(4) 50.0% (10) 4.20 20

___ Write simple computer programs in

high level language such as C++.

10.0% (2)

15.0% (3)

50.0% (10)

10.0% (2)

15.0% (3) 3.05 20

___ Use a computer to access and retrieve

information. 5.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 10.0% (2)

25.0% (5)

60.0% (12) 4.35 20

As it is shown in the following charts, one-hundred percent of the respondent graduates can demonstrate

basic computer skills, including word processing, using spreadsheets for calculation, data plotting and

create an electronic presentation (with average rating of 4.4 out of 5). One-hundred percent of the

respondent graduates can utilize computer software for testing, analyzing, simulating and problem-solving

tasks (with average rating of 4.2 out of 5). Eighty-five percent (85%) of the respondent graduates can

write simple computer programs in high level language such as C++ (with average rating of 3.05 out of 5).

Ninety-five percent (95%) of the respondent graduates can use a computer to access and retrieve

information (with average rating of 4.35 out of 5).

6. Technical Specialties Knowledge, Techniques and Skills (COMPUTER and ELECTRONICS

specialization ONLY) Student will apply advanced technical skills in contemporary industrial

practices related to his or her specialization. The graduates will be able to:


excellent Rating

Average Response

Count

___ Build, test and maintain micro-computer

hardware systems and peripherals, install

software, and perform diagnostic and

troubleshooting.

0.0% (0) 14.3%

(2) 28.6%

(4) 35.7% (5)

21.4% (3)

3.64 14

___ Apply and analyze digital circuits with real life

applications. 0.0% (0)

21.4% (3)

35.7% (5)

28.6% (4) 14.3%

(2) 3.36 14

___ Demonstrate the ability to use and program

trainer modules to implement

microprocessor-based application.

0.0% (0) 21.4%

(3) 28.6%

(4) 35.7% (5)

14.3% (2)

3.43 14

___ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of

assembly language programming.

0.0% (0) 28.6%

(4) 50.0%

(7) 21.4% (3) 0.0% (0) 2.93 14

___ Apply the basic networking concepts.

0.0% (0) 14.3%

(2) 28.6%

(4) 42.9% (6)

14.3% (2)

3.57 14

___ Use modern tools and equipment for computer

and electronics practices. 0.0% (0)

14.3% (2)

21.4% (3)

50.0% (7) 14.3%

(2) 3.64 14

As it is shown in the following charts, eighty-six percent (86%) of the respondent graduates can build, test

and maintain micro-computer hardware systems and peripherals, install software, and perform diagnostic

and troubleshooting (with average rating of 3.64 out of 5). Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the respondent

graduates can apply and analyze digital circuits with real life applications (with average rating of 3.36 out

of 5). Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the respondent graduates can demonstrate the ability to use and

program trainer modules to implement microprocessor-based application (with average rating of 3.43 out

of 5). Seventy-one percent (71%) of the respondent graduates can demonstrate fundamental knowledge

of assembly language programming (with average rating of 2.93 out of 5). Eighty-six percent (86%) of the

respondent graduates can apply the basic networking concepts (with average rating of 3.57 out of 5).

Eighty-six percent (86%) of the respondent graduates can use modern tools and equipment for computer

and electronics practices (with average rating of 3.64 out of 5).

7. Technical Specialties Knowledge, Techniques and Skills (MECHANICAL and MANUFACTURING




excellent Rating

Average Response

Count

___ Identify the components of fluid power hydraulic and

pneumatic systems and to apply the principles to

practical and applied problems.

14.3% (2)

0.0% (0)

35.7% (5)

42.9% (6)

7.1% (1) 3.29 14

___ Identify machine elements and apply

computer-aided design to design mechanical

opponents.

0.0% (0) 14.3%

(2) 28.6%

(4) 35.7%

(5) 21.4% (3) 3.64 14

___ Demonstrate the ability to apply laws of thermodynamics and

principles of heat transfer to thermal and HVAC

systems.

7.1% (1) 21.4%

(3) 21.4%

(3) 28.6%

(4) 21.4% (3) 3.36 14

___Apply strength of materials concepts to

perform test and experiments, and to utilize contemporary

material testing equipment.

0.0% (0) 23.1%

(3) 7.7% (1)

30.8% (4)

38.5% (5) 3.85 13

___ Understand word address (G and M code)

programming and be able to operate CNC

machines.

21.4% (3)

7.1% (1)

35.7% (5)

21.4% (3)

14.3% (2) 3.00 14


mechanical and manufacturing practices

0.0% (0) 21.4%

(3) 21.4%

(3) 42.9%

(6) 14.3% (2) 3.50

As it is demonstrated in the following charts, eighty-six percent (86%) of the respondent graduates can

identify the components of fluid power hydraulic and pneumatic systems and to apply the principles to

practical and applied problems (with average rating of 3.29 out of 5). Eighty-six percent (86%) of the

respondent graduates can identify machine elements and apply computer-aided design to design

mechanical opponents (with average rating of 3.64 out of 5). Seventy-one percent (71%) of the

respondent graduates can demonstrate the ability to apply laws of thermodynamics and principles of heat

transfer to thermal and HVAC systems (with average rating of 3.36 out of 5). Seventy-seven (77%) of the

respondent graduates can apply strength of materials concepts to perform test and experiments, and to

utilize contemporary material testing equipment (with average rating of 3.8 out of 5). Seventy-one percent

(71%) of the respondent graduates understand word address (G and M code) programming and be able

to operate CNC machines (with average rating of 3 out of 5). Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the

respondent graduates can use modern tools and equipment for mechanical and manufacturing practices

(with average rating of 3.5 out of 5).

8. Technical Specialties Knowledge, Techniques and Skills (COMPUTER NETWORKING




excellent Rating Average

Response Count

___ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of computer hardware and software.

0.0% (0)

0.0% (0)

20.0% (3)

46.7% (7)

33.3% (5)

4.13 15

___ Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, troubleshoot and upgrade hardware and software components.

0.0% (0)

0.0% (0)

26.7% (4)

26.7% (4)

46.7% (7)

4.20 15

___ Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of operating systems such as Windows and UNIX.

0.0% (0)

6.7% (1)

33.3% (5)

40.0% (6)

20.0% (3)

3.73 15

___ Demonstrate the ability to build a network system using routers and switches.

0.0% (0)

13.3% (2)

33.3% (5)

40.0% (6)

13.3% (2)

3.53 15

___ Demonstrate the ability to administer network systems including security and data recovery Issues.

0.0% (0)

13.3% (2)

26.7% (4)

40.0% (6)

20.0% (3)

3.67 15

___ Use modern tools and equipment for computer networking practices.

0.0% (0)

13.3% (2)

20.0% (3)

33.3% (5)

33.3% (5)

3.87 15

As it is shown in the following charts, one-hundred percent of the respondent graduates can demonstrate

fundamental knowledge of computer hardware and software (with average rating of 4.13 out of 5). One-

hundred percent of the respondent graduates can demonstrate the ability to install, configure,

troubleshoot and upgrade hardware and software components (with average rating of 4.2 out of 5).

Ninety-three percent (93%) of the respondent graduates can demonstrate fundamental knowledge of

operating systems such as Windows and UNIX (with average rating of 3.73 out of 5). Eighty-seven

percent (87%) of the respondent graduates can demonstrate the ability to build a network system using

routers and switches (with average rating of 3.53 out of 5). Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the respondent

graduates can demonstrate the ability to administer network systems including security and data recovery

issues (with average rating of 3.67 out of 5). Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the respondent graduates can

use modern tools and equipment for computer networking practices (with average rating of 3.87 out of 5).

9. If you have any additional comments about the strengths and/or weaknesses of the Industrial

Technology Program, please record them in the space provided below. THANK YOU FOR

COMPLETING THIS SURVEY.

1.

I could not adequately rate the basic level electronics and psychology courses because I took

those at a different university. The professor's knowledge of the subject matter during lectures

was excellent. However, I wish that more time had been alloted for laboratory work, especially

in Networking part I. I also wish that the laboratories were open for self study and

experimentations.

2. I wish the IT department at ECSU the best.

3. Technology department does not make use or offer training in any of the industrial equipment

that is available to students.

4. The skill set that I have obtained as a result of my education at Elizabeth City State allowed me

to begin a successful career with GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms.

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