University of Florida
Computer and Information Science and Engineering Department
Industrial Advisory Board Survey
April 22-23, 1999
Company Name:
List the types of jobs and responsibilities that our students hold in your company
For items 1-11:
In the first column, please indicate how you would rate UF Computer Engineering graduates compared to other employees at the same
level and in the same capacity.
In the second column, please indicate the importance of each of the following items to the UF graduates' jobs.
UF Graduates' Knowledge Importance to
and Skills UF Graduates' Jobs
Very Strong Strong About Average Weak Very Weak Very Important Important Somewhat Important Of Little Importance None
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
engineering skills.
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
as to analyze and interpret data.
c. an ability to design a system, component or process 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
to meet desired needs.
d. an ability to function well on multi-disciplinary teams. 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
e. an ability to Identify, formulate, and solve engineering 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
problems.
f. an understanding of professional and ethical  5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
responsibility.
g. an ability to communicate effectively 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
h. The broad eduation necessary to understand the 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
impact of engineering solutions in a global an societal
context.
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
in lifelong learning.
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
1. Please add any additional comments regarding the strengths or areas of improvement as they relate to items a-k on the previous page.
2. What areas of the curriculum/outcomes are most/least important to you?
3. What areas/experiences do you value in your hiring criteria (eg. Minor, certificates, student organizations, co-op/interns, etc)?
4. What kind of on-the-job training do you provide?