Alumni Survey (First batch, First semester 1435-1436)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
College of Computer Engineering & Sciences
Vice Dean for Development & Quality

Program Name: Information System
Dear Information System Alumni:
By answering the following survey questions, you will provide valuable feedback that is needed for program improvement and program accreditation. We would greatly appreciate it if you would spend a few moments to complete the following survey about the B.Sc. in Information System program that you graduated from. The information provided by you will significantly help us in developing the future direction of our B.Sc. program. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Section 1: Personal Information

Name:

Student ID:

Gender:

Male
Female

Home Phone #:

Cell Phone #:

Email:

Work phone:

Graduation year from PSAU

Currently employed at:

Current Position

Organization/Company name and address:

Start Date:

After graduating from the B.Sc. in IS program, specify the time you spent before being employed:

Previous Position(s)/Companies (if any)

List organizations/association's membership (if any).

Professional Development / Training / Conferences (if any)

Contact Address:

Section 2: Evaluation of Program Educational Objectives
A crucial step in accreditation is to identify and assess the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs). PEO's are defined as the statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. In your opinion, how successful was the academic program in achieving the following objectives with its graduates? Please respond by tick () the cell that corresponds to the most appropriate number in the adjacent cell.
Note that: 5=Strongly Agree, 4=Agree, 3=Neutral, 2= Disagree, 1= Strongly Disagree

Objective # 1: Graduates will have information system specific knowledge and skills that are consistent with national, regional and global employment needs and the well-known knowledge fundamentals of information systems, and they will be capable to work productively and do well as information system professionals. *

Matrix question empty cell	1	2	3	4	5
1 Were prepared to be successful in an IT career.	1 Were prepared to be successful in an IT career. 1	1 Were prepared to be successful in an IT career. 2	1 Were prepared to be successful in an IT career. 3	1 Were prepared to be successful in an IT career. 4	1 Were prepared to be successful in an IT career. 5
2 Possessed the knowledge needed in the field of information system.	2 Possessed the knowledge needed in the field of information system. 1	2 Possessed the knowledge needed in the field of information system. 2	2 Possessed the knowledge needed in the field of information system. 3	2 Possessed the knowledge needed in the field of information system. 4	2 Possessed the knowledge needed in the field of information system. 5
3 Possessed the skills needed in the field of information system (such as analysis, design, programming skills, etc.)	3 Possessed the skills needed in the field of information system (such as analysis, design, programming skills, etc.) 1	3 Possessed the skills needed in the field of information system (such as analysis, design, programming skills, etc.) 2	3 Possessed the skills needed in the field of information system (such as analysis, design, programming skills, etc.) 3	3 Possessed the skills needed in the field of information system (such as analysis, design, programming skills, etc.) 4	3 Possessed the skills needed in the field of information system (such as analysis, design, programming skills, etc.) 5
4 Were able to apply their knowledge in analyzing information systems.	4 Were able to apply their knowledge in analyzing information systems. 1	4 Were able to apply their knowledge in analyzing information systems. 2	4 Were able to apply their knowledge in analyzing information systems. 3	4 Were able to apply their knowledge in analyzing information systems. 4	4 Were able to apply their knowledge in analyzing information systems. 5
5 Were able to apply their knowledge to develop information systems.	5 Were able to apply their knowledge to develop information systems. 1	5 Were able to apply their knowledge to develop information systems. 2	5 Were able to apply their knowledge to develop information systems. 3	5 Were able to apply their knowledge to develop information systems. 4	5 Were able to apply their knowledge to develop information systems. 5

Objective # 2: graduates will demonstrate a high proficiency in a collaborative working environment as well as communicate effectively in spoken and written using different means and media. *

Matrix question empty cell	1	2	3	4	5
1 Were able to communicate orally in an effective way.	1 Were able to communicate orally in an effective way. 1	1 Were able to communicate orally in an effective way. 2	1 Were able to communicate orally in an effective way. 3	1 Were able to communicate orally in an effective way. 4	1 Were able to communicate orally in an effective way. 5
2 Were able to effectively use written communication skills.	2 Were able to effectively use written communication skills. 1	2 Were able to effectively use written communication skills. 2	2 Were able to effectively use written communication skills. 3	2 Were able to effectively use written communication skills. 4	2 Were able to effectively use written communication skills. 5
3 Were able to work effectively within teams or groups.	3 Were able to work effectively within teams or groups. 1	3 Were able to work effectively within teams or groups. 2	3 Were able to work effectively within teams or groups. 3	3 Were able to work effectively within teams or groups. 4	3 Were able to work effectively within teams or groups. 5

Objective # 3: Graduates will adhere to respect professional, ethical, legal, privacy and social issues and responsibilities. *

Matrix question empty cell	1	2	3	4	5
1 Have an understanding of ethical and legal issues in IT.	1 Have an understanding of ethical and legal issues in IT. 1	1 Have an understanding of ethical and legal issues in IT. 2	1 Have an understanding of ethical and legal issues in IT. 3	1 Have an understanding of ethical and legal issues in IT. 4	1 Have an understanding of ethical and legal issues in IT. 5
2 Have an understanding of the need to contribute to society.	2 Have an understanding of the need to contribute to society. 1	2 Have an understanding of the need to contribute to society. 2	2 Have an understanding of the need to contribute to society. 3	2 Have an understanding of the need to contribute to society. 4	2 Have an understanding of the need to contribute to society. 5

Objective # 4: Engage in lifelong learning to continue enhancing their skills and embrace new computing technologies and advance in their graduate studies. *

Matrix question empty cell	1	2	3	4	5
1 Had an ability to adapt to or learn new technologies.	1 Had an ability to adapt to or learn new technologies. 1	1 Had an ability to adapt to or learn new technologies. 2	1 Had an ability to adapt to or learn new technologies. 3	1 Had an ability to adapt to or learn new technologies. 4	1 Had an ability to adapt to or learn new technologies. 5
2 Willing to participate in professional development activities such as short courses and training workshops.	2 Willing to participate in professional development activities such as short courses and training workshops. 1	2 Willing to participate in professional development activities such as short courses and training workshops. 2	2 Willing to participate in professional development activities such as short courses and training workshops. 3	2 Willing to participate in professional development activities such as short courses and training workshops. 4	2 Willing to participate in professional development activities such as short courses and training workshops. 5

Section 3: Evaluation of Student Outcomes
Please tell us how well you think you were prepared at graduation in the following areas:
Note that: 5=Strongly Agree, 4=Agree, 3=Neutral, 2= Disagree, 1= Strongly Disagree *

Matrix question empty cell	1	2	3	4	5
A-1 An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline	A-1 An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline 1	A-1 An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline 2	A-1 An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline 3	A-1 An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline 4	A-1 An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline 5
A-2 An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution	A-2 An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 1	A-2 An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 2	A-2 An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 3	A-2 An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 4	A-2 An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 5
A-3 An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs	A-3 An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs 1	A-3 An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs 2	A-3 An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs 3	A-3 An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs 4	A-3 An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs 5
A-4 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal	A-4 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 1	A-4 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 2	A-4 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 3	A-4 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 4	A-4 An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 5
A-5 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities	A-5 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities 1	A-5 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities 2	A-5 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities 3	A-5 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities 4	A-5 An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities 5
A-6 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences	A-6 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 1	A-6 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 2	A-6 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 3	A-6 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4	A-6 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 5
A-7 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society	A-7 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society 1	A-7 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society 2	A-7 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society 3	A-7 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society 4	A-7 An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society 5
A-8 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development	A-8 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 1	A-8 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 2	A-8 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 3	A-8 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 4	A-8 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 5
A-9 An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice	A-9 An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice 1	A-9 An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice 2	A-9 An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice 3	A-9 An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice 4	A-9 An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice 5
A-10 Understand of process that support the delivery and management of information system within a specific application environment.	A-10 Understand of process that support the delivery and management of information system within a specific application environment. 1	A-10 Understand of process that support the delivery and management of information system within a specific application environment. 2	A-10 Understand of process that support the delivery and management of information system within a specific application environment. 3	A-10 Understand of process that support the delivery and management of information system within a specific application environment. 4	A-10 Understand of process that support the delivery and management of information system within a specific application environment. 5

Section 4: Comments

Please feel free to comment on the program and its graduates in terms of their professional qualities and on any specific areas of strengths and weaknesses. Also, please feel free to suggest any improvements to the IS program.

What did you like most about your studies at this institution? (Strengths)

What did you dislike most about your studies at this institution? (Weaknesses)

What suggestions do you have for any improvements to the Information System program that help us better prepare our graduates for an IT career?

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