Please complete the survey below, entering your answers between the square brackets. Mark selection answers with an "X". Please do not modify the survey outside the square brackets and do not modify the survey or respondent keys below. Welcome to the University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) Employer Survey Please read the instructions below carefully: Completing this survey should take about 10 minutes. There are six sections to the survey. You may look over and make changes to your previous answers by using the "View previous page" button. If you wish to save your answers and finish the survey at a later time, click the "Save (ONLY to resume later)" button at the bottom of the page. You will need to bookmark the page in your web browser and can return to the survey at any time during the field period, which ends October 15. If you have any questions, please call 434/924-3164 or send email to seas7survey@virginia.edu I. Competencies and Attributes: Technical and Professional Skills For each of the competencies and attributes listed in brown below, please indicate: 1) How important each is for the employee's current job function. 2) The level possessed by the employee. Select a number between 5 and 1, with 5 being "Very Important (High Level) and 1 being "Not Important at All (Low Level)." ______________________________________________________________________ Computer Skills Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable

Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Understanding of business environment Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Ability to design a system, component or process Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2

[ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Breadth of knowledge (Social, cultural, and environmental awareness, international experience, languages) Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable II. Competencies and Attributes: Analytical Skills Ability to identify, formulate, solve complex problems/tasks Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level)

[ ] Not sure/Not applicable Ability to think critically and creatively Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Ability to analyze and interpret data Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Ability to design and conduct experiments Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one)

[ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable III. Competencies and Attributes: Communication Skills Oral Communication Skills (articulate/expressive) Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3

[ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Written (concise/clear) Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (well) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (well) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Ability to be persuasive/convincing Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one)

[ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable IV. Competencies and Attributes: Motivation Drive to achieve Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Curiosity and a desire for life-long learning Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3

[ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Demonstrated initiative Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable V. Competencies and Attributes: Interpersonal/Team/Leadership Skills Ability to function on teams Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable

Demonstrated leadership skills Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Flexibility/Adaptability Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Integrity/ high ethical standards Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4

[ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Negotiation skills Importance for employee's job function? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable Level possessed by employee? (Choose one) [ ] 5 VERY important (HIGH Level) [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 NOT important at all (LOW Level) [ ] Not sure/Not applicable VI. Final Comments If you would like to elaborate on any of the topics covered in this questionnaire, please use the space below. If you do not wish to make additional comments, please press the Finish button to submit the questionnaire. (Enter answer in paragraph form) [ ] Remember, once you press the "Finish" button, you will not be able to change any of your previous answers.

Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this short question-naire regarding the competency of the U.Va graduate working under your supervision. The alumnus or alumna who brought the survey to your attention has done so voluntarily. We are grateful for his or her willingness to approach you with this request, and we are grateful to you for participating. The information you provide is extremely important to us. How well did the SEAS at the University of Virginia prepare our graduate for his or her professional work in your organization? This is our concern in the following set of questions. The Employer Survey will provide the SEAS with useful information with which we may improve our undergraduate programs and prepare for our six-year national evaluation in 2004 by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ("ABET"). Your anonymous responses will provide confidential data for assessment purposes only. Again, thank you very much for your participation. What was your employee's undergraduate major? (This should be in the email your employee sent you inviting you to participate in the survey.) (Choose all that apply) [ ] Aerospace Engineering [ ] Applied Mathematics [ ] Chemical Engineering [ ] Civil Engineering [ ] Computer Science [ ] Computer Engineering [ ] Electrical Engineering [ ] Engineering Science [ ] Mechanical Engineering [ ] Systems Engineering [ ] Other (please specify) [ ] {Inquisite Survey Key - INQ-20020723113844-553095110;0;0}