The results of an employer round-table showed that it was felt students need to communicate better, business skills were very important, and being familiar with how to incorporate the computer into everyday work life was also important. This advice has been taken and communication activities have been increased in each of our courses, giving more exposure to communciations than just from Core courses. We have a one-credit seminar where we focus on getting a job, communication skills, writing, and oral presentations. Outside professionals participate in this seminar. Students are told that communication skills are extremely important, and that computing needs to be incorporated into whatever work is being acomplished.
Students can prepare and effectively use visual aids.
In general, students can prepare written reports that are grammatically correct. Although students successfully complete required mathematics courses, their overall quantitative literacy needs improvement. Internship employers have not pointed out any specific problems with problem-solving skills. The university could ensure that all students have easy access to networked computers. The Department will work to ensure that essential subject matter is covered, and duplication in related courses does not occur.