Have appropriate skills in math, science, engineering, and/or computer science with an emphasis on solving computer science and/or engineering  problems utilizing fundamental principals including engineering logic, traditional analytical methods, modern software, and experimental apparatus. (consistent with EAC/ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes a, b, e, k)

Have an understanding and philosophy that promotes professional practice founded in technical integrity, ethics, social and environmental responsibility, global awareness, and a recognition of preparing themselves for continued education and independent thought. (consistent with EAC/ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes f, g, h, i, j)

Have the ability to assimilate course material from multiple courses, design a system or process, communicate that design effectively though verbal and written means, and work effectively on a design team. (consistent with EAC/ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes c, d, g, k)

The College of Engineering will maintain an active external advisory committee to assist in assessment and/or evaluation activities and to provide general input.

A college-level committee will determine and oversee procedures to review college- and university-based service courses on a periodic basis.

A college-level committee will determine and oversee procedures to review computing resources throughout the college.

Each academic department will maintain an active external advisory committee (industrial advisory board) to assist in assessment/evaluation activities and to provide general input on the various programs.

The College will survey campus interviewers of engineering students on a periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and to provide general input about how to make MSU COE graduates more attractive to engineering employers.

All engineering students will take the FE exam as a program requirement. These data may be used to assess program outcomes as well to compare MSU graduates with other schools using a nationally normed exam.

Department Heads or appointees conduct interviews with students on a periodic basis. These data may be used for direct curriculum feedback as well as constituency input on program outcomes.

Each department will survey employers of graduates on a periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and to provide general input on the various programs.

Each department will survey recent graduates on a periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and to provide general input on the various programs.

Undertake professional careers in engineering technology and closely related fields;

Assume leadership roles and employ effective communication;

Work in multidisciplinary professional teams;

Engage in life-long learning, including post-graduate education for some graduates;

Contribute to industry and society, in Montana or elsewhere, including involvement in professional and other service activities

Demonstrate skills in math, science, and engineering technology with an emphasis on solving engineering technology problems utilizing fundamental engineering principles including engineering logic, traditional analytical methods, current software, and experimental apparatus. (consistent with TAC/ABET Criterion 1 Outcomes a, b, c, f)

Demonstrate an understanding that professional practice involves not only technical issues, but also a philosophy of technical integrity and ethics, social and environmental responsibility, global awareness, and life-long learning. (consistent with TAC/ABET Criterion 1 Outcomes g, h, i, j, k)

Demonstrate the ability to assimilate course material from multiple courses to design a system or process, to communicate that design clearly, and to work effectively in a team environment. (consistent with TAC/ABET Criterion 1 Outcomes a, c, d, e, f, g, k)

Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively to professional counterparts and the public. (consistent with TAC/ABET Criterion 1 Outcomes e, g)

College External Advisory Committee

The College of Engineering will maintain an active external advisory committee to assist in assessment and or evaluation activities and to provide general input.

College Service Course Review Committee

A college-level committee will determine and oversee procedures to review college- and university-based service courses on a periodic basis.

College Computing Committee

A college-level committee will determine and oversee procedures to review computing resources throughout the college.

Departmental External Advisory Committees

Each academic department will maintain an active external advisory committee (industrial advisory board) to assist in assessment/evaluation activities and to provide general input on the various programs.

Interviewer Surveys

The College will survey campus interviewers of engineering students on a periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and to provide general input about how to make MSU COE graduates more attractive to engineering employers.

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Constructor Qualification Exam (CQE) Level 1

Mechanical Engineering Technology students will take the FE exam as a program requirement.  Construction Engineering Technology students will take the Constructor Qualification Exam (CQE) Level 1.  These data may be used to assess program outcomes as well to compare MSU graduates with other schools using a nationally normed exam.

Student Interviews

Department Heads or appointees conduct interviews with students on a periodic basis.  These data may be used for direct curriculum feedback as well as constituency input on program outcomes.

Surveys

Employer Surveys

Each department will survey employers of graduates on a periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and to provide general input on the various programs.

Graduate Alumni Surveys

Each department will survey recent graduates on a periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and to provide general input on the various programs.