KP2-70-ENG2 Marine Engineering Systems

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Expiration Date: 09/30/2013

USMMA ALUMNI SURVEY
Marine Engineering Systems

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DEAN’S OFFICE, USMMA
300 STEAMBOAT ROAD
KINGS POINT, NY 11024
516-726-5831 / hercegd@usmma.edu

Form KP2-70-ENG2 (Revised 2-2-13)

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USMMA Alumni Survey
Marine Engineering Systems
INSTRUCTIONS

Please answer each question by selecting your response among the choices provided for each
question. Your response to all questions is deeply appreciated.
Free-response questions are also included.
indicated.

They should be answered directly in the space

Do Not enter your name, SSN, or other personal identifying information in the Survey. Results will
be reported in the aggregate form. Your responses will remain completely anonymous.
Your participation is important for the validity of the results. Failure to respond will result in no
penalty to you; however, full participation is encouraged so that the data will be complete and
reliable.
When you have finished, submit the Survey online. Your responses will go directly to your
department at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
We request that you complete the Survey within 30 days of the link receipt. Point of Contact for
this Survey is Ms. Deborah Herceg, Director of Institutional Assessment, 516-726-5831; email:
hercegd@usmma.edu.

Form KP2-70-ENG2 (Revised 2-2-13)

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United State Merchant Marine Academy
Dept. of Engineering—Marine Engineering Systems (MES)
Phone: 516-773-5471; Fax: 516-773-5479
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024
OMB Control # 2133-0542
Class Year:

Employment
1. Are you currently:
□ Employed full-time (35 hours per week or more)
□ Employed part-time (less than 35 hours per week)
□ Unemployed
□ Retired
□ Other (specify) ____________________________________

2. Would you classify your employment as part of the maritime industry?
□ Yes
□ No If No, in what industry are your employed
_______________________________
3. Employed by: ______________________________________________________

Position/Title: ______________________________________________________
Category:
(Choose one)
□
Merchant marine (afloat)
□
Maritime ashore
□
Other

4. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions):
□ Less than $50,000 □ $50,000-$69,999 □ $70,000-$89,999 □ $90,000-$109,999
□ $110,000+

5. Time in current job:
□ Less than 3 months
□ 5 or more years

□ 3 to <12 months

□ 1 to <3 years

6. Time to obtain employment after graduation:
□ Obtained prior to graduating □ <6 Months

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□ 3 to <5 years

□ 6-12 Months □ >12 Months

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Education and Institutional Assessment
7. What was your primary purpose in attending USMMA? (Mark all that apply)
□
Interest in the maritime industry as a profession
□
To become better qualified for future employment
□
USMMA’s reputation
□
For self development
□
High earning potential after graduation
□
Other ___________________________
8. Since leaving USMMA, I have completed the following:
□
□
□
□
□

Another degree program (Specify)
A Non-degree program (Specify)
Certificate Program (Specify)

Advanced Marine License (Specify)

Received other License or an Industry Certification (Specify)

9. How effective was your USMMA education in preparing you to excel in each of the
following?
(1 = Very poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Good, 4 = Excellent)
1 2 3 4

a. Serve immediately as merchant marine officers with the foundation to
advance to master or chief engineer

1 2 3 4

b. Capable of work in approved maritime related shore positions with the
capability to rise to senior levels

1 2 3 4

d. Work in teams constructively toward common goals

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4

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c. Lead with integrity, competence, and high ethical standards
e. Think critically and creatively, and solve complex problems
f. Communicate proficiently, both orally and in writing

g. Demonstrate information literacy and proficiency in the use of
information technology

h. Understand and function effectively in the socially, economically,
politically and culturally diverse global environment

i. Pursue continued intellectual and professional development
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10. How would you rate your experiences at USMMA with regard to the following: Please
indicate if you agree/disagree with the following statements:

(1: Strongly Disagree; 2: Somewhat Disagree; 3: Somewhat Agree; 4: Strongly Agree)

1 2 3 4 a. The Academy’s medical services provided satisfactory care
1 2 3 4 b. The Academy’s commissary provided nutritious meals
1 2 3 4

c. The Department of Information Technology (formerly the Office of Computer
Resources) provided adequate support of the academic program

1 2 3 4

e. While I was a midshipman, I found the environment to be supportive of my own
ethical behavior and decision- making

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4

d. The Department of Information Technology (formerly the Office of Computer
Resources) provided adequate support during the sea year

f. While I was a midshipman, I observed faculty, staff and administration displaying
a high standard of ethical behavior
g. While I was a midshipman, the Honor Code played an important role in the
development of my own values

1 2 3 4 h. While I was a midshipman, I was always clear as to the mission of the Academy
1 2 3 4

i. While I was a midshipman, I believed that the Academy’s mission was being
accomplished.

1 2 3 4

j. Regimental program as having provided an appropriate laboratory for learning
leadership skills

1 2 3 4

l. Faculty and academic officials as having embodied the leadership skills required
of a ship’s officer

1 2 3 4

Presently, I view the Academy’s …

k. Athletic program as having provided an appropriate laboratory for learning
leadership skills

1 2 3 4 m. Library as being fit for the purpose and supportive of the academic program
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4

n. Department of Career Services as having provided useful assistance in securing
employment
o. Office of Shipboard Training as having provided the necessary support in
handling my midshipman sea year experiences

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11. Overall, how would you rate USMMA in the following areas?
(1 = Very poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Good, 4 = Excellent)
1 2 3 4 Quality of Courses

1 2 3 4 Accessibility of faculty

1 2 3 4 Class sizes

1 2 3 4 Quality of Academic Advising

1 2 3 4 Variety of Courses

1 2 3 4 Quality of instruction by faculty

1 2 3 4 Availability of Courses

1 2 3 4 Faculty knowledge of field

1 2 3 4 Classroom facilities

1 2 3 4 Overall campus environment

1 2 3 4 Lab Facilities

1 2 3 4 Waterfront Facilities

12. Overall, how effective was your educational experience at USMMA in preparing you for
your career?
□ Very Poor
□ Poor
□ Good
□ Excellent
13. How many years did it take you to graduate from USMMA?
□ 4 Years
□ 5 Year
□ 6 Years
□ Other: _______________

14. When did you pass your U.S. Coast Guard 3rd Engineer license?
□
Prior to graduation on the first attempt
□
□
□

Prior to graduation but not on the first attempt
Less than a month after graduation

More than a month after graduation

Departmental Assessment (ENGINEERING)

15. In terms of your education, how well were these objectives achieved?
(1 = Very poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Good, 4 = Excellent)

1 2 3 4

(I)

To serve as licensed engineering officer in the United States Merchant
Marine, with the ability to advance to Chief Engineer

1 2 3 4

(III)

1 2 3 4

(IV)

To have particular skills in the analysis and design of marine propulsion,
auxiliary and cargo systems and equipment, preparing them to apply these
skills to a variety of marine applications

1 2 3 4

(II)

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To serve in a variety of professional engineering positions in the maritimerelated shore side industry, with the capability to rise to senior positions

To pursue graduate study in engineering and/or become licensed as a
Professional Engineer, should they so choose.
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16. The second Program Educational Objective is to provide an engineering education that
prepares graduates for a responsible position in maritime-related shore side company:
I.
Have you worked in a position at a shore side company that has been involved
with maritime systems and components?
□ Yes, for how long_______________________
□ No
II.

If you have worked in any of these positions, what was the title of the most
responsible position you have held? Title__________________________________

I.

Have you worked in positions that have been involved with analysis and design of
marine propulsion equipment?

II.

Have you worked in positions that have been involved in the analysis and design of
auxiliary systems and equipment?
□ Yes, for how long_______________________
□ No

17. The third Program Educational Objective is to prepare graduates for work in positions
that require skills in the analysis and design of marine propulsion, auxiliary and cargo
systems equipment.

III.

□ Yes, for how long_______________________

□ No

Have you worked in positions that have been involved in the analysis and design of
cargo systems and equipment?
□ Yes, for how long_______________________
□ No

18. The fourth Program Educational Objective is to prepare graduates for graduate work
and/or for becoming a licensed professional engineer.
I.

II.
III.
IV.
V.

Have you pursued graduate study?
□ Yes, what is the highest degree earned _______________________
Have you taken the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam?
□ Yes, and passed
□ Yes, but did not pass

□ No
□ No

If you took the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, when did you take it?
□1st Class year
□Within 5 years of graduation
□ 5 to 10 years
after graduation
Have you taken the Professional Engineer’s Exam (Principles & Practices)?
□ Yes, and passed
□ Yes, but did not pass
□ No
If you took the PE Exam, when did you take it?
□ Within 5 years of graduation
□ 5 to 10 years after graduation

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VI.

If you passed the PE exam, in what discipline are you licensed? _____________
In which state are you licensed?_____________________

19. In terms of your education, how well were these outcomes achieved?
(1 = Very poor, 2 = Poor, 3 = Good, 4 = Excellent)
1 2 3 4

(a)

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

1 2 3 4

(c)

Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

1 2 3 4

(e)

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4

(b)
(d)

Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

1 2 3 4

(f)

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

1 2 3 4

(h)

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in global and societal context

1 2 3 4

(g)

1 2 3 4

(i)

1 2 3 4

(k)

1 2 3 4

(j)

1 2 3 4

(l)

1 2 3 4

(m)

1 2 3 4

(n)

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Ability to communicate effectively

A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues

Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice

Ability to apply probability and statistical methods to naval architecture
and marine engineering problems

A basic knowledge of engineering mechanics and thermodynamics in the
context of marine vehicles

A familiarity of instrumentation appropriate to naval architecture and/or
marine engineering

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20. Considering your experience since graduation, what courses or experiences did you find
to be the most valuable in our curriculum?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

21. What skills or areas of knowledge do you feel were missing from your educational
experience, or should have been covered more extensively?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Program (Major) Assessment (MARINE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS)

22. Have you served as a licensed officer in the Merchant Marine?
□ Yes, for how many years_______________________
□ No

23. If you have served as a licensed officer in the Merchant Marine, have you advanced to
higher level officer position?
□ Yes
□ No
□ If Yes, to what level_______________________

24. Are you currently employed in a sailing position?
□ Yes, for how many years_______________________

25. Are you currently employed in a non-sailing position?
□ Yes
□ No

□ No

26. Looking back, would you choose the same major at USMMA?
□ Yes
□ No, what major would you have chosen? ______________________
27. General comments about the MES Program:

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

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28. Perceived strengths of the MES program:

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

29. Program weakness/es and suggestions for improvement:

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

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