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The goal of the study reported in this paper was to collect data which would give guidance to our programs on ways to reduce the gap in the perceived importance versus preparation of College of Engineering B.S. graduates in the area of “Professional and Ethical Responsibility”. A survey was designed to address four main questions:

Q1) What ethical issues are occurring most frequently in engineering practice?
Q2) What is important in determining professional and ethical behavior?
Q3) What are the most significant barriers that limit professional and ethical behavior?
Q4) What should be done differently in our undergraduate programs to improve professional and ethical behavior?

Results, based on a survey completed by 249 alumni, are summarized in the paper.