Standards of Excellence of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering in a State University: A Tracer Study

Abstract This study aims to determine (1) the profile of the graduate, (2) the absorption of graduate in the world of work, (3) the use of knowledge gained by the graduate in the work, (4) the assessment of stakeholders on the ability of graduate. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Data collection uses research instruments. The population in this study was Graduate from the major of Information, Library, and Archives of Padang State University (PS IPK UNP). The sample in this study amounted to 105 graduates who returned the instrument. The results showed, First, the profile of Graduate PS IPK UNP was dominated by female graduates. Most of the graduates are graduates who graduated in 2018. Judging from the length of the study period, the average graduate has a length of the study period of 3 years. Second, the absorption of graduates in the workforce is quite high, with most graduates stating that they are currently working with the time needed to get the job <3 months. Third, the use of knowledge obtained by a graduate at the PS IPK UNP in employment is very high. The science that has a very high level of wear is fieldwork learning, technology mastery skills, and the ability to cooperate in teams. Fourth, the assessment of graduate users (stakeholders) on the ability to graduate in the work world has also been good. The ability of the graduate to be considered good by graduate users (stakeholders) is integrity, expertise based on the fields of science, mastery of information technology, and teamwork.Keywords: Information retrieval, graduate, tracer study

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WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION FROM POWER PLANTS WITH AN INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURAL SYSTEM R. L. Meekhof is research assistant, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, I. P. Schisler is research assistant, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, F. W. Bakker-Arkema is professor, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, L. J. Connor is professor, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, G. E. Merva is professor, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824; M. G. Roth is graduate assistant, Systems Dept., University of Illinois; V. M. Schultink is research assistant, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, B. A. Stout is professor, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, R. L. Tummala is assistant professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Systems Science, J. VanKuiken is research assistant, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Systems Science and L. P. Walker is research assistant, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824. This research was financed by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and the Consumers Power Company of Michigan.

Agriculture and Energy ◽

10.1016/b978-0-12-454250-1.50043-5 ◽

1977 ◽

pp. 507-522 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R.L. Meekhof ◽

I.P. Schisler ◽

F.W. Bakker-Arkema ◽

L.J. Connor ◽

G.E. Merva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Power Plants ◽

Waste Heat ◽

Electrical Engineering ◽

Agricultural Economics ◽

Systems Science ◽

Michigan State University ◽

State University ◽

Research Assistant ◽

Agricultural Engineering ◽

Is Research

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Fifty-five Years of Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

10.13031/2013.21036 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Laurent M. Ahiablame ◽

Godfrey A. Gayle

Keyword(s):

North Carolina ◽

Technical State ◽

State University ◽

Agricultural Engineering

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Employability tracer study of Information Technology Education graduates from a state university in the Philippines

Social Sciences & Humanities Open ◽

10.1016/j.ssaho.2020.100055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 100055

Author(s):

Albert C. Albina ◽

Lilian P. Sumagaysay

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Technology Education ◽

The Philippines ◽

Tracer Study ◽

State University ◽

Information Technology Education

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Integrating Drone Technology with GPS Data Collection to Enhance Forestry Students Interactive Hands-On Field Experiences

Higher Education Studies ◽

10.5539/hes.v8n3p49 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 49 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Daniel Unger ◽

I-Kuai Hung ◽

Yanli Zhang ◽

David Kulhavy

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

State University ◽

Geospatial Technologies ◽

Field Methods ◽

Field Station ◽

Bachelor Of Science ◽

Hands On ◽

Point To Point ◽

Point Line ◽

Cognitive Retention

Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) within the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (ATCOFA) attend an intensive 6-week hands-on instruction in applied field methods. The second week of field station is focused on land measurement activities to introduce students to practical, hands-on, and technology based ways to survey forest boundaries. On Monday of the second week students are introduced to the concepts of how to use a handheld compass to navigate from point to point, use a consumer-grade handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) unit for collecting the geographic coordinates of given locations, use a GPS unit to calculate the area of a forest opening, use a GPS unit to walk and record a forest hiking trail, and evaluate the accuracy of their GPS derived locations via a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) analysis. RMSE analysis between a students collected geographic coordinates and the instructors collected geographic coordinates indicated that the students were sufficient in correctly recording the geographic coordinates of point, line, and polygon features identified in the field. Grades on the student submitted reports summarizing Monday’s activities resulted in 33 of 56 students (59.0%) receiving a high A, 14 of 56 students (25.0%) receiving a low A, and 9 of 56 students (16.0%) receiving a high B indicating that the interactive hands-on nature of ATCOFA’s field station is effective at providing students with real-world applications whereby they will be ready to make a difference the day after graduation. Interactive drone imagery and video integrated into the daily activities in the field to enhance a student’s understanding of their specific objectives provided the students in the field with a bird’s eye perspective of the landscape to aid their understanding and planning of the field tasks assigned. In conclusion, employers can have confidence that when hiring recent BSF graduates from ATCOFA that the students have been introduced to geospatial technologies within a proven one-on-one instruction methodology designed to increase cognitive retention and can traverse from location to location accurately and record the geographic coordinates of earth surface features correctly.

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