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USMMA Alumni Survey for OMB Approval

Instructions

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Thank you for participating in the USMMA Alumni Survey, which is intended to
collect feedback from graduates in the following groups:
Class of [YYYY] (1 year post graduation)
Class of [YYYY] (5 years post graduation)
Class of [YYYY] (10 years post graduation)
This survey is completely anonymous and does not collect personally identifiable
information. Completed survey responses will be sent directly to the Office of
Institutional Assessment. Your participation in this survey is voluntary, but your
complete and thoughtful responses are extremely important to us and will be
utilized for the continuous improvement of academic programs and services at the
Academy.
Please complete the Alumni Survey within 30 days of receipt. The point of contact
for this survey is the Office of Institutional Assessment, who can be reached via
email at assessment@usmma.edu.
The public reporting burden for this collection is 15 minutes per survey, including
time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering data, and
completing the survey. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this
burden, to:
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Office of [update department name]
300 Steamboat Rd.
Kings Point, NY 11024
516-726-XXXX [update contact phone]
OMB No: 2133-0542 Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

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* 1. Please indicate your graduation year.
Class of YYYY (10 years post graduation)
Class of YYYY (5 years post graduation)
Class of YYYY (1 year post graduation)

* 2. Why did you select USMMA for your undergraduate degree? (Check all that apply.)
To obtain a profession in the maritime industry
To become better qualified for future employment
USMMA’s quality programs and/or reputation
For personal growth and development
High earning potential after graduation
To obtain an affordable baccalaureate degree with little/no debt
To enter active or reserve duty in the military or uniformed services
Other (please specify)

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* 3. Since leaving USMMA, which of the following have you obtained/completed? (Check all
that apply.)
Another undergraduate degree
A graduate degree (MS, PhD, etc.)
A non-degree certificate
2nd Mate's license
2nd Assistant Engineer's license
1st Assistant Engineer's license
Chief Mate's license
Chief Engineer's license
Chief Engineer, Limited Horsepower/Coastal
Master's license, unlimited tons
Master's license, 1600 tons
Professional Engineer's license (P.E.)
Tankerman PIC/Tankerman Engineer
Another license or industry certification
Towing Endorsement
Dynamic Positioning (DP) certification
First Class Pilotage
Military Career Course
Military Staff College
None of the above

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Employment

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* 4. How long did it take you to obtain employment immediately after graduation?
Obtained prior to graduating
Less than 6 Months
6-12 Months
Greater than 12 Months

* 5. Please indicate your current employment status.
Employed, maritime industry-afloat, government
Employed, maritime industry-afloat, private
Employed, maritime industry-ashore, government
Employed, maritime industry-ashore, private
Employed, military
Self-employed
Unemployed
Employed, other industry (please specify)

* 6. Overall, how effective was your educational experience at USMMA in preparing you for
your career?
Excellent

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Very Good

Good

Fair

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Poor

* 7. Please indicate your current gross annual salary (self-only):
Less than $75,000
$75,000 - $89,999
$90,000 - $114,999
$115,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $194,999
$195,000 - $249,999
$250,000+

* 8. Have you sailed on your license?
Yes

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No

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* 9. How many years have you sailed on your license?

10. If currently sailing, are you sailing on your highest license?
Yes
No

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* 11. Sailing experience: Please indicate the types of vessels on which you have sailed (check
all that apply).
Container
RoRo
Motor (Diesel) Vessel
Bulker
General Cargo
Gas Turbine Vessel
ROS
MSC
Steam Vessel
US Flag
International Flag
Tanker DL
Tanker LG
Passenger
Towing/ATB
OSV
Heavy Lift / Semi-submersible
Other, please specify:

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Institutional Learning Outcomes

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* 12. To what extent did your USMMA education prepare you for the following?
Fully

Mostly

Somewhat

Little

Not at all

Global
Understanding

* 13. Please select your USMMA major.
Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering Systems
Marine Engineering & Shipyard Management
Marine Transportation
Maritime Logistics and Security

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Program Learning Outcomes - Marine Engineering Only

14. To what extent did your USMMA education provide you with the following?
Fully

Mostly

Somewhat

An ability to identify,
formulate, and solve
complex engineering
problems by
applying principles
of engineering,
science, and
mathematics
An ability to apply
engineering design
to produce solutions
that meet specified
needs with
consideration of
public health, safety,
and welfare, as well
as global, cultural,
social,
environmental, and
economic factors
An ability to
communicate
effectively with a
range of audiences
An ability to
recognize ethical
and professional
responsibilities in
engineering
situations and make
informed judgments,
which must consider
the impact of
engineering
solutions in global,
economic,
environmental, and
societal contexts
An ability to function
effectively on a team

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Little

Not at All

N/A

An ability to develop
and conduct
appropriate
experimentation,
analyze and
interpret data, and
use engineering
judgment to draw
conclusions

An ability to apply
probability and
statistical methods
to naval architecture
and marine
engineering
problems

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

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Program Learning Outcomes - Marine Transportation Only

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15. To what extent did your USMMA education prepare you to do the following?
Fully

Mostly

Employ established
navigation and
collision avoidance
practices

Utilize problem
solving and critical
thinking skills

Lead others skillfully
and function
competently in
teams

Implement security
measures aboard
vessels and in
maritime facilities

Solve security
challenges facing
the global marine
transportation
system

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Somewhat

Little

Not at all

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Overall Academic Experience

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16. Looking back, would you choose to attend USMMA again?
Yes

No

17. Considering your experience since graduation, what courses or experiences were most
valuable in your curriculum?

18. Considering your experience since graduation, what courses or experiences were missing
or should have been covered more extensively in your curriculum?

19. Strengths of the program:

20. Areas for improvement of the program:

21. General comments about the program:

22. Please indicate your sex.
Male
Female

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